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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, Apiril 17,2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. The applicants are also proposing an outlot with a driveway as far away from the wetland as possible but still remain within the outlot. The driveway will require a hardcover variance. While eight feet of width is minimal for a driveway serving two residences, that is the maximum width allowed by code within 75 feet of the lake. With the driveway located so close to the lake, it would be appropriate that stormwater management facilities be established to mitigate impacts of runoff from the driveway. Gaffron noted there was a City project completed approximately five years ago to enhance the shoreline in the area adjacent to the lagoon to cover the City's sewer line. An easement was also created for a cul- de-sac on the property many years ago but the cul-de-sac was never constructed. City sewer and water are available to the property. A very small wetland was delineated within existing Lot 3. If it is determined that filling of this wetland is required, mitigation may or may not be necessary. The applicants are well aware that the majority of the property is a filled wetland and likely will require extraordinary measures such as pilings in order to support homes. Each of the proposed two lots exceeds the minimum acreage requirements. Lot I consists of approximately 0.6 acres in area and Lot 2, being platted as a back lot given the unusual property shape and access limitations, more than meets the 150 percent lot area requirement at approximately 1.4 acres. Each lot exceeds the 1 00 -foot width requirement. The ftont/back lot configuration was recommended by Staff as the most conforming method of converting these three lots into two. The existing driveway easement with cul-de-sac becomes a limiting factor for development of the site and cannot be counted towards lot area. In order to convert the three lots into two lots, a new, relocated access corridor to get past proposed Lot I is necessary. The Planning Commission should consider the following issues: Applicants should be asked to address how they plan to resolve the noted easement and/or encroachment issues, including the Powell view easement; the potential sewer connection encroachment from the adjacent home at 3560 Ivy; and the deck and driveway encroachments from 3560 Ivy. Page 46 of 72