10-21-2013 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 16, 2016 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 20 of 34 Curtis asked if she would like additional information on the plan that was approved. Curtis noted this plan relates to buckthorn removal and a reduction in landscape trees along the boulevard. Pass stated she heard there would be a reduction in trees and that she was unaware of where those trees would be removed. Curtis displayed an aerial photograph of the property. Additional trees were planted at the request of Mrs. Thull. As it relates to the southern end of the property, a conservation easement was created to protect the existing trees in that area. Additional trees were planted along the western lot line. Pass noted the property line is located in this area and that this is supposed to be woods. Curtis indicated this plan does not show those trees specifically since the plan is merely addressing the removal of buckthorn and the boulevard trees. Curtis reiterated there is a conservation easement along the southern edge of the property. Pass asked if those trees would be removed. Curtis stated there will be some trees removed to the extent the lot will be developed. Pass stated when she walked through that area, it appeared there were an awful lot of trees removed. Curtis indicated the green area depicts the conservation easement and that the trees in that area would remain. The hashed area depicts the area of the buckthorn removal. Curtis noted the applicants have an approved landscape plan and there were additional trees put there at the request of the property owner to the south. Lemke pointed out the four septic sites are optional and that there will only be two actual septic sites. Curtis stated there will be one septic site developed per lot and that the other one is an alternate site. Curtis stated those sites are merely suggested sites and that the developer had to show to the City that septic systems could be provided for each home. Curtis noted the septic sites could be put in a different location depending on the homeowner’s preference. Pass asked whether the neighbors would be notified of any changes going forward. Curtis stated the application tonight is requesting a reduction in the boulevard trees. The plan relating to the subdivision has been completed and approved. Pass asked if the septic systems are changed, whether they would need to talk with the City. Curtis stated if they meet the septic code standards and the city zoning requirements, they would not need to come back before the City. What the developer is showing with the preliminary plat is that they can develop lots that meet the City’s requirements. The homes depicted on the plat are intended to show that a home of a reasonable size can meet the City’s septic requirements, size requirements, and setback requirements. Pass asked if the area around the wetland would be changed. Item #01 - PC Agenda - 10/21/2013 Approval of PC Minutes 09/16/2013 [Page 20 of 34]