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REGULAR MEETING OF TIiE ORONO COUNCIL, JULY 25, 1978 � Page 5 The steep slopes would require special designs to SUBDIVISION prevent erosion. The road as platted would require 40 Orono Orchard Road N. removal of some of the slopes and wooded areas and (Continued) filling of some of the marsh area. In conclusion, D'ir. Olson recommended the Commission - not approve the proposed plat until the developer can assure the City that an adequat� and acceptable sewer system can be provided for each lot platted. Ron Bastyr and Jack Braun presented their views in rebuttal to Jim Olson' s report. Mr. Bastyr �ointed out that each proposed lot met with the zoning code requirements of two acres of dry buildable land. The road was platted to preserve the topographical features of the area. The loop street was designed for safety purposes. P�r. Braun' s report addressed the issue of soil absorption systems. He informed the Commission that a suitable system could be designed for each proposed lot through grading and filling and other measures. When Mayor Van Nest asked if these systems could be certified for 20 years, Mr. Braun was somewhat evasive. Planning Commission recommended tabling the issue to give the developer the opportunity to prepare a revised plan which would include the following: 1. Assurance that adequate and acceptable sewer systems can be provided for each lot platted. 2. The revised lot arrangement follow the topographical features of the area. 3. The revised street and lot layouts address the sensitivity of the prominent topographical features of the land. Planning Commission P�eeting - June 26 , 1978 t2r. ileslund was present to present a revised plan for twelve (12) lots including a new road location_ The lots appear to be arranged around ideal building sites and therefore, respect the severe topography of the area. As a sketch plan review, the Planning Commission had favorable comments about this layout. P'ir. ideslund proposed a private hiking trail easement and was agreeable to a private road as preferable to public. Mr. Neslund stated that septic testing had been and is being accor:tplished and that he will provide proof of septic system suitability on each proposed site, noting that "if any lot does not show satisfactory septic suitability, ynu obviously can not allow it as a building site. " Staff noted that a brief review of the soils map indicated favorable siting, but tliat careful analysis must be done on Lot 12, which appears to have an abundance of poor soil. (Continued)