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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 21,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis stated they would be utilizing the existing curb cut or close to the existing curb cut for 2490. <br /> Gustafson stated their backup proposal would be to tie 2470 directly north into the existing driveway and <br /> then up to Carman. <br /> Curtis pointed out the location of the Edwards driveway and then the 2470 access. <br /> Gustafson stated regardless of whether the house remains or is razed,the access could go directly north. <br /> Curtis pointed out the location of Carman Street. Curtis stated the other driveway is not shown on the <br /> overhead. <br /> Leskinen asked if his preferred access is to the north. <br /> Gustafson stated they have not determined that yet and are awaiting word from the attorney on the <br /> easement documents to see whether that is an option. Gustafson stated the option that is displayed is over <br /> property that they control. <br /> Thiesse noted there would be hardcover in the 0-75 foot zone. <br /> Gustafson commented he did not think of that. Gustafson stated their drawing shows the 75-foot setback <br /> and that they were attempting to keep everything out of that zone. Gustafson stated the driveway could <br /> be pushed up against the setback but the topography is steeper in that area. <br /> Curtis stated to her knowledge the plan also contemplates a side setback variance from the street. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. <br /> Kim Edwards, 2480 Carman Street, stated to his knowledge there is not an easement that would allow <br /> him to head west. Edwards stated he has an easement for him to go across their property that was set up <br /> years ago but that they had to purchase the other piece of land to continue the driveway. Edwards stated <br /> if the lot lines are changed, he has a concern that one of the parcels will become landlocked and then the <br /> applicant will say there is a hardship. <br /> Edwards stated the driveway that is currently being used now is a 9-foot wide asphalt driveway and is not <br /> meant for high traffic. Edwards stated in his view the applicant needs to prove that there is an easement. <br /> Gustafson stated there is an easement and the question is whether the wording is adequate. Gustafson <br /> stated they will not be land locking the property and that they have two options at this point for accessing <br /> 2470 once the lot lines are rearranged. <br /> Landgraver asked if what is before the Planning Commission right now is simply a lot line rearrangement. <br /> Gustafson stated Staff has informed him that they would like to see the easements recorded or drafted <br /> prior to the City Council meeting and that Staff would be looking at the language of the easements. <br /> Page 22 of 30 <br />