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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 19 2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Landgraver asked if there is anything else the Planning Commission should consider as part of this <br /> application. <br /> Holmers indicated that they are proposing to only remove what is needed for the building pad and the <br /> driveway. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if he is fine with the recommendations of the City Engineer. <br /> Holmers indicated he is. <br /> Acting Chair Landgraver opened the public hearing at 8:17 p.m. <br /> Brian Zjawiony, 1675 Shadywood Road, stated he has a number of questions regarding this development. <br /> Zjawiony asked how close the driveway will be to his lot and how emergency vehicles will be able to <br /> access the back lot. Zjawiony stated in his view the home is being buried so far back from the street that <br /> emergency vehicles will have a difficult time accessing that area. <br /> Zjawiony stated he understands the land itself does have a number of large trees on it and that he would <br /> hate to see those removed. There is also a bunch of wildlife in the area that will likely leave if a new <br /> home is constructed. <br /> Zjawiony stated as compared to the rest of the neighborhood,the smaller lot is not in proportion and will <br /> likely jeopardize the value of the surrounding homes. <br /> Zjawiony indicated he has also concerns with washout on both sides of Lot No. 2 as well as his own <br /> residence. Other concerns include construction noise and disturbance to the neighborhood. Shadywood <br /> Road is a very busy road and no parking is allowed on the road. Zjawiony stated the neighbors are <br /> worried overall about the preservation of the trees and wildlife. <br /> Barbara Kreisler, 1650 Shadywood Road, indicated she has the same concerns as Mr. Zjawiony and that <br /> she would like to see as many of the trees preserved as possible. Kriesler indicated her property is located <br /> directly across from this lot. There is no parking on County Road 19 and that she has concerns about <br /> where vehicles will park during the construction. <br /> Kriesler indicated there is another development in the neighborhood that is still not done and there is still <br /> parking on the street that is occurring as well as debris in the streets. Kriesler stated she wants to make <br /> sure that whatever is built is in harmony with the rest of the neighborhood. The owners of the last <br /> property developed were told they would have access to a public park, which they do not. <br /> Kriesler indicated she is planting 16 arborvitae across the front of her property which will probably <br /> eliminate their lake view and that this property will not have lake access on their side of the street. <br /> Kriesler stated the neighbors are concerned about this project getting started and then not being finished, <br /> which will create an eyesore for the rest of the neighbors. Kriesler indicated she was not aware of the <br /> walking path. Kriesler stated she is currently landscaping the entire front of her property and was not <br /> aware of the walking path. <br /> Landgraver asked for clarification about access to the trail. <br /> Page 17 of 28 <br />