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~. . - . Planning Commission Minutes September 24, 1991 Page 3 Janelle Szklarski stated that there will be storm sewer in the street culvert between lots 3 and 4. There is a grading plan which will be approved by the City Engineer that carries the water to either the street or the pond and these areas are all protected by easements. Carmon Pouliot asked if the improvements will be part of the developer's cost or will the homeowners be responsible. Janelle Szklarski stated that the City Council will need to decide how to assess the properties for the trunk sewer lines. They must also decide if they want the developer to restore York Street to its original condition or if they want it upgraded. She stated that this will be spelled out in the developer agreement. Mr. Pouliot asked if he could find out what Mr. Maurer's comments were regarding his alternative plan. Mr. Rohlf stated that Terry Maurer has looked at the traffic concerns once, but would look at it again. Mr. Rohlf stated he would let Mr. Pouliot know what Mr. Maurer's response was prior to the City Council meeting. Staff is recommending to the Planning Commission that if Mr. Maurer feels there is a traffic safety hazard regarding this plat, that the plat would then need to be readjusted and brought back to the Planning Commission for review. Chairman Johnson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Spotts asked if they had looked at other alternatives for the street layout. Bill Christian representing Mr. Plaisted stated that they had looked at all alternatives with the City Engineer. This was the best alternative as far as drainage, safety, etc. COMMISSIONER NADEAU MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR THE PLAT OF ORONO HEIGHTS ALONG WITH STAFF'S STIPULATIONS AS OUTLINED IN HER MEMO WITH THE ADDITIONAL STIPULATION THAT THE SAFETY ISSUE BE RESOLVED AT 2ND STREET AND YORK AVENUE, AND 183RD COURT AND YORK AVENUE. ALSO AN ADJUSTMENT TO STIPULATION NO. 6 TO INCLUDE THAT MR. POULIOT'S LOT BE CONSIDERED BEFORE THE BERM IS CONSTRUCTED, AND THAT IT BE CONSTRUCTED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE DRAINAGE OF MR. POULIOT'S PROPERTY. Chairman Johnson felt that the Planning Commission should look at things in a larger scope. She strongly recommended that when a road is scheduled for reconstruction in the future that the Planning Commission not think in terms of this plat only. Chairman Johnson felt that this was critical to the development of the City. Commissioner Eberley was in agreement with Chairman Johnson to always attempt to look at a broader picture in the beginning rather than looking at an issue twice. COMMISSIONER SCHROEDER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.