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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 19,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron stated to his knowledge it is. <br /> Angela Ciliberto, Applicant, stated the detached underground garage is included in the existing hardcover <br /> and is listed as Item No. G. As it relates to the shed,the garage will be made bigger, but with two people <br /> living in the house, additional garage space is needed. Ciliberto indicated the shed is utilized for storage <br /> of lawn and dock equipment currently. Ciliberto stated they are eliminating the underground garage <br /> which they have been using to store some of those items and that they would prefer to keep the shed. <br /> As it relates to the trees,there is one larger oak tree on the right-hand side that pinches up against where <br /> the proposed house will be. Ciliberto stated they have concerns about the root system being damaged <br /> during the construction process. Ciliberto indicated they would like to retain the tree, but that they are <br /> aware that it is a mature tree and that damage of the root system could be an issue. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the oak tree on the overhead. <br /> Ciliberto indicated the ash tree on the other side is in great shape. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. <br /> Mark Geer, 3215 Crystal Bay Road, stated he is here tonight representing himself and William Wolfe, <br /> who submitted a letter to the City. Geer stated he is in support of Mr. Wolfe's comments. <br /> Geer noted the road, especially in the spring,takes a lot of abuse from trucks and that the applicants <br /> should be cognizant of not damaging the roadway. Geer noted the homeowners currently maintain the <br /> road and that it would be helpful if the City takes steps to ensure that the road is repaired if it should be <br /> damaged during the construction process. <br /> Mark Zagaria, 3295 Crystal Bay Road, stated in his view the plan is a good improvement and that some <br /> setback issues will be resolved by relocating the house. Zagaria stated in his opinion the construction <br /> activities can be managed and that he is in support of the project. <br /> Richard Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Road, stated as it relates to the character of David Schmid, he is a <br /> person who drives slow through the neighborhood and is helpful to his neighbors. Anderson stated when <br /> the trail went in, a culvert was put in there and for years all the water has run onto the subject property. <br /> Anderson indicated Mr. Schmid never complained about that and has been a wonderful neighbor. <br /> Anderson stated in his view this will be a nice addition to the neighborhood. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. <br /> Leskinen stated in her view the proposed location of the house and removing the encroachments to the <br /> trail are good, but that she does have concerns about whether the shed is necessary as well as whether the <br /> applicants should retain the underground garage rather than retaining the shed. <br /> Lemke stated he is concerned about the area acting as a retaining wall and eventually collapsing. Lemke <br /> stated from an aesthetic point of view,the railing would not look great. <br /> Gaffron noted the proposed house is being pushed forward by approximately ten feet and may be close to <br /> touching the new structure. Gaffron stated he does not know whether that is an issue but that the City <br /> Page 4 of 31 <br />