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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 11,207 7:00 o'clock p.m. 16. #17-3962 LAKE WEST DEVELOPMENT,LCC,OB/O RICK AND BARBARA LUPIENT,PIDs 20-117-23-0001/0002/0003(Lots 1,2 and 3 Casco Point Addition) "Ivy Place" PRELIMINARY PLAT—RESOLUTION NO.6789 Barnhart reviewed his Staff report dated September 11,2017,regarding a preliminary plat request to replat an existing three lot parcel into two buildable lots and one outlot for access. The lots would meet the requirements for lot size, lot area,and provide adequate building areas within setbacks. The Planning Commission recommended approval on a vote of 7-0. The Commission requested additional information be submitted regarding the amount of fill and verification of the condition of Ivy Place prior to construction. Public comment received at the Planning Commission meeting were generally in opposition to the proposal and related mainly to additional stormwater entering the lake and onto adjacent parcels,the driveway being too close to the lake,a lack of turn-around for the traffic within the existing right-of-way for Ivy Place,traffic safety concerns due to its narrow width,and wetland impacts. Staff recommends approval subject to a number of conditions outlined in Staff's report. Seals asked whether there are any things that can be done to mitigate those items to address the public's concerns. Bamhart stated the driveway serving both lots is proposed to be 12 feet wide. City ordinance allows for an 8-foot wide driveway within the 75-foot area for one lot. The 12-foot width was the minimum suggested by the Fire Department and Staff feels it is the minimum amount of hardcover to provide access to the two lots. Barnhart stated the challenge with rain gardens or other types of mitigation is that while those sound great the first year,yearly maintenance is required or they will not be as effective. Barnhart noted the applicant is proposing two underground stormwater retention vessels,which is unusual for a single-family neighborhood. Given the amount of discussion from the neighboring property owner expressing concerns about drainage from this property onto their property, Staff will perform a thorough review to ensure that this project does not add to the runoff. Barnhart noted the homes are at the bottom of the hill so there will be some runoff regardless if this project goes forward or not. In addition,a review will be done as part of final plat. Printup asked whether it should be noted in the resolution that the condition of the driveway will be verified or whether that would be included in the right-of-way. Barnhart stated that should be spelled out and that Staff will add that. Dankey asked if bringing the fill in by boat is an option. Barnhart indicated the applicant could better address that but it is likely other environmental impacts would be introduced. Dankey noted the Casco Point Road is a one-way in and a one-way out and that any damage would impact all the residents. Page 10 of 17