03/16/2015 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 16,2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. It is Staffs opinion at this time, in conjunction with that of the City Attorney,that an amendment of the Comprehensive Plan is not strictly required in order for this property to be developed at the proposed density with four twinhomes. A rezoning of the property, however, is required. The Planning Commission is requested to consider whether the proposed development of four twinhomes is appropriate for this site and then make a recommendation to the City Council regarding a future rezoning to RPUD. Since a rezoning action is highly discretionary,the zoning code does not specify criteria by which a rezoning should be considered. The Code merely suggests that rezoning is appropriate if the Council finds it to be"in the best interest for the physical development of the City." Gaffron stated in order to provide the Planning Commission with potential findings to make a recommendation,they should answer the questions outlined on Page 5 of Staffs report. Gaffron stated if the Planning Commission decides to approve the application,they should include the following recommendations of Staff in their motion. 1. Landscape plan must provide a substantial coniferous planting plan along the south side of the new twin home structures. 2. The twin home structures shall be located no closer than 40 feet to the east property line and the private drive shall be located no closer than 20 feet to the east property line. 3. The final development plan should preserve to the greatest extend possible all existing mature trees and underbrush on the property and maintain all undisturbed land not approved for site grading and improvement in its natural state. 4. The development shall be prohibited from any type of subdivision entryway signage on Kelly Avenue, except for an approved private street name sign. 5. The dead-end turn-a-round design at the end of the private street shall be subject to final design approval of the Fire Chief. 6. Final road design shall be established in a manner that can be converted to readily gaining access from Shadywood Road if that becomes feasible in the future, and provisions for future elimination of the access to Kelly Avenue should be a consideration in the initial road design. 7. If a reduced private street improvement width is proposed and approved for less than the standard 28 feet minimum, and which includes available off-street bump-out visitor parking areas,then on- street parallel parking shall be prohibited along both sies of the private roadway. Signs restricting such parking shall be installed and maintained by the homeowner association if needed to assure full access to all dwellings by emergency personnel. 8. All pertinent requirements of the Orono Subdivision Code and RPUD District standards shall be adhered to during the development review and approval process. Particular attention shall be paid to stormwater management within the development site to ensure the development does not have negative impacts downstream. Page 4 of 30