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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 17,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Fritz stated the starting point at the street for the new driveway is the same location but that the shape of <br /> the driveway has changed due to the new house plan. <br /> Levang asked how the house plan has changed. <br /> Fritz indicated the garage was on the west side and the house was on the other side. <br /> Curtis noted this is a new owner from the previous application. <br /> Fritz stated the old driveway swooped more to the west and that they have changed it to be more of a <br /> straight on driveway. <br /> Levang asked what the intention is with the trees. <br /> Fritz stated their intent is to keep as many trees as possible. <br /> Levang asked if the applicant has any concerns regarding the drainage. <br /> Fritz stated he is going off of what his designer is recommending and that at the present time he does not <br /> have any concerns. There is a house to the west and the water will be diverted away from there. The <br /> majority of the water will be directed towards the street. The flat area by the driveway is where the <br /> majority of the runoff will go. <br /> Levang noted there is a pretty steep drop off where it appears the water will run off towards the neighbor's <br /> property. <br /> Fritz indicated they will be diverting the water away from the neighbor's property.. <br /> Levang asked if the applicant is amenable to working with the City Engineer. <br /> Fritz stated they are. <br /> Gaffron stated the most recent application was submitted in 2010,and the driveway in that proposal came <br /> to the street at approximately the exact location as proposed but it came at an angle across the lot and <br /> came into the house on the left side. Gaffron indicated the configuration is basically flip-flopped from <br /> what it was prior. <br /> Levang asked if they are concerned about visibility. <br /> Fritz stated he does not have any concerns. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit commented it appears to be a reasonable plan for this lot. <br /> Page 2 <br />