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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 16,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Landgraver asked how they envision relocating access to Shadywood at some point in the future. <br /> Wasmoen stated the hammerhead that is being shown as a turnaround could become the access point that <br /> would continue out to Shadywood. Wasmoen indicated they cannot do that now since that property is <br /> privately owned and they do not have the ability to create an easement over the property. <br /> Landgraver asked if they would consider abandoning access to Kelly Avenue at that point. <br /> Wasmoen stated they would be receptive to it but it would need to be based on the fire chief's <br /> recommendations. <br /> Lemke asked what price point they are considering for the units. <br /> Wasmoen indicated it would be $500,000 plus. <br /> McGrann asked what the width is between the units. <br /> Wasmoen indicated it is 20 feet. <br /> Leskinen asked what the current width of the driveway lane is. Leskinen indicated she has a concern with <br /> the driveway as it relates to emergency vehicles and their ability to turn around. <br /> Wasmoen stated they are showing a 22-foot wide driveway and that there would be no parking on the <br /> driveway. Wasmoen indicated they have provided parking space in terms of the driveways at each unit <br /> and also some additional visitor parking. In addition,the hammerhead at the end would be able to <br /> accommodate an emergency vehicle. Wasmoen indicated the plan will be adjusted per the fire marshal's <br /> recommendations but that the driveway would be similar to a driveway to a single-family home. <br /> Leskinen noted there are more units that would need to use the driveway than single-family homes. <br /> Wasmoen indicated 22 feet allows two vehicles to pass by each other. <br /> Lemke asked if there would be a curb along the driveway. <br /> Wasmoen indicated it would likely be a surmountable curb so rain gardens can be constructed on either <br /> side of the road. Wasmoen noted they will manage all of the water on the site so it does not drain to the <br /> southeast. <br /> McGrann asked if the units were more staggered and facing different directions under the earlier plan. <br /> Wasmoen indicated they will be looking at the grade a little more closely and that with four twinhomes <br /> instead of five,they have more room to move things around. Wasmoen stated currently they are set up so <br /> two units can share a driveway access to help limit hardcover. <br /> Wasmoen stated this is a model that has been used over in Blaine very effectively and would allow them <br /> to provide more rain garden across the front. Wasmoen stated the units could be turned a little bit based <br /> on the grading but that they need to get to the next step before fine tuning that. <br /> Page 6 of 30 <br />