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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 20,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> consideration. Currently the area is somewhat of an eyesore for the whole neighborhood and in her view <br /> the neighbors' property values are being impacted by that. <br /> There were no further public comments. <br /> Barnhart noted an e-mail was received this afternoon regarding the property,which has been provided to <br /> the Planning Commission. <br /> Thiesse asked about access. <br /> Barnhart stated access can likely be resolved by review of the easement. <br /> Gustafson stated there is an easement that provides access across the neighboring property,which is Lot <br /> 20,and that he can provide additional information on that. <br /> Thiesse asked if he is amenable to moving the house down a couple of lots with a road and cul-de-sac for <br /> emergency vehicles. <br /> Gustafson stated they will take all the feedback they receive tonight and consider it. <br /> Erickson commented it would be nice to see a rough plan for the rest of the area to give the Planning <br /> Commission a better idea of what is being contemplated. <br /> Thiesse stated the applicant is asking for approval for a portion of the property and that it is likely they <br /> will use it as a practical difficulty. <br /> Erickson agreed that there is a question about what happens after these variances are granted. <br /> Gustafson stated a turnaround or a cul-de-sac for this area probably makes sense,but that a cul-de-sac or <br /> turnaround for the entire neighborhood at the end of the road is probably not something the property <br /> owners are interested in doing. <br /> Thiesse indicated he has difficulty creating a substandard lot but that there is no way to make it a <br /> conforming lot in all respects. Thiesse noted the City normally does not allow a front lot/back lot. <br /> Gustafson asked whether seeing a proposal that shows development of the entire peninsula would be <br /> easier for the Planning Commission. <br /> Thiesse commented that would be easier for him and that it appears this site needs the most work. <br /> Thiesse stated he would rather see the whole thing and that he has the most difficulty with this lot. <br /> Ressler suggested the applicant counter this plan with something to improve the situation and that they <br /> might not necessarily be helping the situation by keeping the road at 12 feet wide. Ressler stated they <br /> should look at balancing some of the difficulties the current residents encounter with the road by perhaps <br /> adding a turnaround on the property. <br /> Gustafson asked whether a turnaround on Lot 21 to allow better neighborhood and emergency vehicle <br /> access and turnaround would be beneficial. <br /> Page 5 of 12 <br />