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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,April 16,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Ressler stated he does not disagree and that it is compatible with the other homes in the area. <br /> Erickson commented it is an attractive design. <br /> Landgraver moved,Erickson seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA18-000033, <br /> Jeff Martineau on behalf of Barbara Garcia, 1335 Arbor Street,granting of variances to lot area, <br /> lot width,front setback,side street setback,and interior side setback. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 4. LA18-000012 MARK STIPAKOV,2150 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH, SUBDIVISION <br /> RESOLUTION AMENDMENT,6:44 P.M.—6:51 P.M. <br /> Mark Gronberg, Surveyor, was present on behalf of the Applicant. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to the original conditions of <br /> subdivision approval regarding the driveway and private road serving the homes located on the driveway. <br /> The request is to allow a hammerhead type turnaround in lieu of the typical required cul-de-sac. The <br /> turnaround will require the creation of an easement into the subject property. The impetus for the request <br /> is the applicant's desire to develop the now vacant property,which is shown as Lot 2. <br /> The applicant has provided a plan which creates a private road. Currently there is a private driveway <br /> serving two homes. The applicant is proposing to increase the width of the existing driveway from 12 <br /> feet to 24 feet until it branches off to the northeast approximately 120 feet into the driveway where a <br /> 20-foot wide hammerhead is shown to provide backup opportunity into the applicant's property. This <br /> configuration appears to meet the dimensional requirement for a turnaround. Beyond the 24-foot width <br /> private road the two homes at 2140 and 2150 will be served by a private driveway. The hammerhead will <br /> be accomplished by the creation of an easement over the applicant's property dedicated to the public, <br /> benefitting the public and the adjacent property owners. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the road improvement plan, including the easement as proposed on the <br /> survey. Staff further recommends approval of the requested amendments to the subdivision resolution. A <br /> separate private road easement should be drafted to address the hammerhead area. <br /> Thiesse asked if the hammerhead meets the intent of the City. <br /> Curtis stated she believes it does. <br /> Lemke asked if there are any issues with emergency vehicles. <br /> Curtis indicated she has discussed this with the fire chief and the applicant and that in the fire chief's view <br /> it will comply. <br /> Mark Gronberg stated he is available to answer any questions. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. <br /> Bill Tyler, 2160 Sixth Avenue North, asked whether there will be any trees removed. <br /> Page 3 of 21 <br />