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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 18,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Landgraver asked how the 50-foot setback relates to the two lots adjacent to Willow. <br /> Abbott stated they would probably lose two lots if they had to reduce the setback and it would be very <br /> difficult to do the development under those circumstances. The front yard setbacks across the street are <br /> 50 feet. A lot of the houses in the sketch plan originally had a 35-foot setback,which was later reduced to <br /> a 25-foot setback,which is the City requirement under the RPUD. Abbott stated if they have the ability <br /> to stagger the homes a little more, it will add more character to the neighborhood and that they are asking <br /> the City to be flexible on the 25 feet. Abbott noted the landscape plan also calls for quite a bit of <br /> buffering along Willow as well. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. <br /> Justin Noznesky,2320 Glendale Cove, stated his property borders the northeast corner of this <br /> development. Noznesky stated he is not clear on the recreational area and whether that is actually being <br /> proposed in the northeast corner. <br /> Gaffron indicated the treed area is conservation area and is depicted as the triangle area,which would <br /> abut Mr.Noznesky's property. Gaffron indicated it is not defmite whether that area would become part <br /> of the 10 percent recreation area. Gaffron stated it is his belief the applicant is proposing a lineal trail <br /> system and that he is showing a potential trail along the boundary between Glendale Cove and this site. <br /> Noznesky asked if that would be a trail. <br /> Gaffron stated the applicant can address what exactly that will be but that it appears to be a trail of some <br /> sort. <br /> Noznesky stated from living in Glendale Cove,parking is an issue and that there are only four finished <br /> homes in Glendale Cove. In addition,the lots in Glendale Cove have not all been sold and the three <br /> remaining lots have been purchased by a developer. Glendale Cove was originally developed in 2007 and <br /> it has taken six years to construct five homes. Noznesky stated he is not sure what the normal time frame <br /> is for completing a development,but it is a little concerning to see a bunch of empty lots sitting around <br /> for a number of years. <br /> Noznesky stated there was also a question about whether or not Glendale Cove is an association. <br /> Noznesky stated it is his understanding that would commence once all the homes are constructed. <br /> Gaffron asked what the obligations of the association will be. <br /> Noznesky stated to his knowledge it would cover accessory structures, fences, and general homeowner <br /> association obligations. <br /> Steve Kelly, 2340 Watertown Road, asked if the proposed trail is the existing driveway. <br /> Abbott indicated it would be. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br /> Page 11 of 35 <br />