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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 22, 1990 ZONING FILE 11334 - REBERS RECONSIDERATION CONTINUED • Goetten stated that Planning Commissioner Cohen had expressed to her this evening that he felt very strongly that each of these situations should be reviewed individually. 0 Planning Commissioner Rowlette said, "The vote was six to one in favor of reviewing each of these individually. The Planning Commission believed we would not be serving our purpose if we gave a blanket approval." Mayor Grabek stated that if the Planning Commission approved the template designs, that Staff should be able to handle the process without involving the Planning Commission. He said, "I believe that the Planning Commission has more than enough to do already. I am not trying to take any authority away from the Planning Commission." Goetten stated that she supports the Planning Commission's recommendation. She said, "It may be that this issue was not considered fully by Mr. Rebers. However, the Planning Commission work-ad very, very hard to address all of the aspects of this unique, sensitive parcel. My option would b•a to allow the Planning Commission to review these case by case and leave the decision there. I , eould like to see the Planning Commission make some decisions on their own. I think they took ownership of this subdivision and I would like to support them." Callahan stated that originally ;ze had concurred with Goetten Is position. He said. "However, as I now understand it, there are 12 lots that may have difficulty meeting safety codes for a driveway. There is no question then, that a turn - around must be provided from a safety point of view. If the Planning Commission is going to be forced to make a change anyway, why is there a need to revi•aw each change individually. More than likely, the turn - around will be designed as the templates show." Rowlette said, "There are alternatives. This is not cut and dried. If we give blanket approval, each of the 12 lots will design the house to the maximum limit of that approval." Mr. Kost stated that would not be the case. He said, "Even if the property owner agrees to use a template design, it will be necessary to work with City Staff to assure that the driveway is sited giving consideration to the trees and land characteristics. If at any point in the process, Staff is uncomfortable with the request, the matter would go before th_: Planning Commission." Callahan asked whether it would be possible for the Planning Commission to work with Mr. Rebers to pre - determine an acceptable location for the driveways on each of the 12 or 13 lots. Rowlette replied, "I do not believe thz., Planning Commission - 25 -