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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 16,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Quam noted under the current proposal there would be a driveway put in right next to his bedroom, which <br /> is ridiculous, and that he does not want to hear cars drive in and out during the day and at night. Quam <br /> noted a driveway that close to his property would also result in his property losing value, which is a major <br /> concern for him. Quam reiterated he is very much against the original proposal for this property. <br /> Quam stated as it relates to the lots in the back,they do not conform to the neighborhood and that all of <br /> the rest of the houses in the neighborhood face Northern Avenue. Quam indicated the smiley face option <br /> is probably more conducive to the neighborhood and would have less environmental impact. <br /> Quam indicated he also has concerns regarding runoff from the driveway and the property adjacent to his. <br /> Joel Zelkowski, 3705 Togo Road, stated he would like to confirm what Ralph Kempf said about the <br /> drainage. Without a storm sewer system or a collection area, the amount of water would be increased and <br /> then diverted to a different area. Zelkowski indicated he is also opposed to Lot 6,which is directly <br /> behind his garage. <br /> Linda Peterson, 3710 Togo Road, stated she would also like to concur with the statements made by Ralph <br /> Kempf. Peterson indicated she has lived in this area for 30 years and that there is a variety of wildlife that <br /> also live in this area. <br /> Peterson commented she is not so naïve as to think the property would not be sold someday and <br /> developed,but that she has a concern regarding the amount of homes being proposed as well as the back <br /> lots. Peterson stated she would prefer the smiley face option but that she still has a concern amount the <br /> number of homes. Peterson stated in her view they should conform to the 100-foot width standards. <br /> Peterson indicated she would be opposed to the plan proposed by the applicant. <br /> Lisa Vinje, 3670 Togo Road, pointed out the location of her property on the overhead. Vinje stated she is <br /> very concerned about the runoff and the impact that will have on her property, which is low. Vinje <br /> indicated every spring they get flooded out and that she agrees with what everyone else has said regarding <br /> the property. <br /> Ralph Kempf stated he would also like to indicate that he agrees with what Linda Peterson said in regards <br /> to maintaining the 100-foot width. Kempf stated as it relates to the back lots,they would require long <br /> driveways going past the other homes, and instead of a natural back yard,they would have another house. <br /> Kempf stated the reason there are a number of stipulations on back lots is because back lots are not good <br /> for anybody but the developer who is trying to squeeze in another lot. Kempf stated he would encourage <br /> the Planning Commission to retain the 100-foot width as well. <br /> Alex Gonzales, 3720 Togo Road, stated he is opposed to the project and that he is also concerned about <br /> the biodiversity. There are a number of deer in the area and over 20 kinds of bird species. In the <br /> wintertime you can see the deer trails over the entire property. <br /> Gonzales stated his other concern relates to the drainage and that this area acts as a natural filter. <br /> Gonzales commented he likes the way his neighborhood is currently and that he does not feel the <br /> development is appropriate as proposed. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 9:35 p.m. <br /> Page 30 of 34 <br />