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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 15,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Waslow stated as mentioned earlier by Mr. Bessesen,by moving the driveway up to the north side of the <br /> site, it will cause less disturbance to the trees and that they can minimize the road width by providing <br /> some visitor parking at each unit. Waslow indicated each resident will have two stalls as well as a <br /> driveway that would allow two cars to be parked there. The units themselves would be a combination of <br /> the first floor with a great room, master bedroom suite and laundry. The lower level would consist of a <br /> family room and guest bedrooms. <br /> McGrann asked what the height of the units would be on the back side as you are looking up from Kelly. <br /> Waslow stated given the way the grade falls and the fact that the units would have a walkout basement, it <br /> would be approximately 18 feet to the eave line for some of the units and 15 to 16 feet on the other units. <br /> Waslow stated they do not want to change the grade very much. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. <br /> Judy Fredrickson, 2507 Kelly Avenue, stated she respects the right of a property owner to develop their <br /> property,but at the same time her comments are around the fact that that right should not affect others in <br /> a negative way and be at their expense. Fredrickson noted a number of neighbors are in attendance <br /> tonight, and that she is also here on behalf of Christine and Dave Hardten,Mark Schmidt and Jim Depo <br /> who were not able to attend tonight. Fredrickson indicated Mr. Mack has been very courteous to talk to <br /> and responded promptly to questions. <br /> Fredrickson stated it was a huge deal for them to purchase their house, which happens to be the one with <br /> the turnaround built by the City. Fredrickson indicated they used to live in Shorewood and that house <br /> sold for less than $600,000. Fredrickson reiterated that it was a very big deal for them to move to Kelly <br /> Avenue and live on the lake. At the time they were considering moving to Orono, Fredrickson indicated <br /> they went to the City and asked what could happen with the wetlands directly across the street. <br /> Fredickson noted the proposed development is directly across from their property. Fredrickson indicated <br /> they were told that no construction could happen because it was all wetlands and that they strongly <br /> believe this project will affect the property values in the neighborhood. <br /> Page 17 of 59 <br />