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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, April 16, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. 4. LA18-000012 MARK STIPAKOV, 2150 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH, SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION AMENDMENT, 6:44 P.M. — 6:51 P.M. Mark Gronberg, Surveyor, was present on behalf of the Applicant. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to the original conditions of subdivision approval regarding the driveway and private road serving the homes located on the driveway. The request is to allow a hammerhead type turnaround in lieu of the typical required cul-de-sac. The turnaround will require the creation of an easement into the subject property. The impetus for the request is the applicant's desire to develop the now vacant property, which is shown as Lot 2. The applicant has provided a plan which creates a private road. Currently there is a private driveway serving two homes. The applicant is proposing to increase the width of the existing driveway from 12 feet to 24 feet until it branches off to the northeast approximately 120 feet into the driveway where a 20 -foot wide hammerhead is shown to provide backup opportunity into the applicant's property. This configuration appears to meet the dimensional requirement for a turnaround. Beyond the 24 -foot width private road the two homes at 2140 and 2150 will be served by a private driveway. The hammerhead will be accomplished by the creation of an easement over the applicant's property dedicated to the public, benefitting the public and the adjacent property owners. Staff recommends approval of the road improvement plan, including the easement as proposed on the survey. Staff further recommends approval of the requested amendments to the subdivision resolution. A separate private road easement should be drafted to address the hammerhead area. Thiesse asked if the hammerhead meets the intent of the City. Curtis stated she believes it does. Lemke asked if there are any issues with emergency vehicles. Curtis indicated she has discussed this with the fire chief and the applicant and that in the fire chief's view it will comply. Mark Gronberg stated he is available to answer any questions. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Bill Tyler, 2160 Sixth Avenue North, asked whether there will be any trees removed. Gronberg indicated the 32 -inch willow tree will be removed and that they are attempting to save as many trees as possible. Thiesse noted the attempt to save some of the trees is the reason for the variance request. Tyler commented that is his biggest concern and that he would like to see as few of the trees cut down as possible.