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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 21, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. or a police car would not be able to get down the street if there are cars parked on both sides, which is an issue, and that the neighbors are asking the Planning Commission for some help on it. Thiesse stated the Planning Commission is limited in what it can do and that the Planning Commission can recommend approval of the conditional use permit with specific conditions. Thiesse stated the Planning Commission has no control over people parking legally or illegally on the road and that they cannot incorporate that into a conditional use permit. Barnhart noted these are items that are related to another application. Bonnett stated those same issues could occur at this property, which is why he is here. Thiesse stated he is taking one instance and saying this applicant and contractor are going to operate the same way. Bonnett requested they incorporate the neighbors' concerns in their recommendations. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Landgraver stated the conditional use permit for the earth moving is fine. Libby stated it is very evident that a long-standing requirement of Orono would be met that anytime a new driveway is solved, adequate turnaround space is provided. Libby stated he does not see that having with the lower driveway. Curtis pointed out there is a hammerhead backup area provided for both driveways and that a turnaround is not required except for when accessing county roads or busier thoroughfares, which is when the City would require a turnaround. Thiesse stated he may have misspoke earlier and that the grade is going to be higher but not on the north end. Ressler noted what the Planning Commission is discussing is really the earth work. Landgraver moved, Ressler seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. LA18-000040, Matthew and Angela Hopping, 95 Smith Avenue, granting of a conditional use permit, with the seven recommendations of Staff. Landgraver encouraged the neighbors to attend the City Council meeting where the driveway will be discussed. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0.