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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 24, 2011 7:00 o'clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 19 PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT 10. #11-3526 3515 CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, 1545 MAPLE PLACE - PRELIMINARY PLAT – RESOLUTION NO. 6089 Curtis stated on Monday, October 10th the City Council reviewed this application to combine and plat the existing six individual vacant lots south of 1545 Maple Place into three lots. The applicant and their engineer have met with representatives from the MCWD. The determination was made that the project will not be subject to regulation under the District’s Stormwater Management rule. An MCWD permit is necessary for erosion control for disturbances which exceed 5,000 square feet or 50 cubic yards of excavation or stockpiling. The applicant is currently working with the City Engineer to finalize the proposed storm water facilities for the regional drainage and for the property. The applicant has agreed to conduct the grading work to create the storage swale on their property at their expense to accommodate the regional storm water levels. The additional off-site work can be performed by the City’s Public Works staff at a reasonable cost to the City. The money to fund this project would come from the Stormwater Fund. The final details regarding storm water pond sizing and design will be completed prior to final plat approval. The necessary easements will be granted by the applicant and reflected on the plat. Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat approval resolution based on the requirements in the state statute regarding lot area and width, contingent on reaching a mutually beneficial resolution to the storm water issues. It is the applicant’s current plan that a final plat application will be before the Council at the November 14th meeting. Due to approaching winter weather conditions and timing of final approvals, Staff recommends Public Works and the City Engineer begin the planning process for the storm water improvements to be as prepared as possible when the applicant receives approval and can begin their site work. The preliminary work includes surveying and investigative work, right-of-way analysis, application for MCWD permits and development of plans. McMillan asked where the offsite storm water work would occur and whether it is on city-owned property. Curtis indicated it would be within the City’s right-of-way. They need to add a culvert, some additional pipes, and enlarge them to discharge to Sandy Beach, where there is currently a stormwater discharge location. Amundsen stated due to the amount of water that flows to this property, they need to ensure that the water can leave the property once the homes are constructed. This project is part of the comprehensive storm water management plan and is identified as a project. Staff is working with the applicant on how homes can be constructed in this area and how to create or facilitate regional drainage. The offsite pipe work will guarantee proper drainage. McMillan asked if the applicant's storm water fee would cover the cost of the work. Amundsen indicated a lot of the design work is based on where the existing utilities are and further survey work is required. The Public Works Department will be able to do the installation of the infrastructure so Item #03 - CC Agenda - 11/14/2011 Approval of Council Minutes 10/24/2011 [Page 11 of 19]