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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, July 17, 2017 6:30 o'clock p.m. Thiesse asked if at the end of the day they are proposing two conforming lots. Dunkley indicated they are. Vogstrom stated they are trying to figure out the best access for the three properties. At the present time the Walters Port property is really not an easy access for emergency vehicles so they are taking a look at the bigger picture and how that can be improved. Dunkley noted that driveway was not intended to be a public access but just to make it easier for emergency vehicles. Curtis asked whether it would be gated. Vogstrom indicated it would be a strobed gate that would open automatically. Vogstrom stated they are attempting to mitigate the impact to the wooded area. Dunkley indicated they would like to avoid the need for a 24 -foot wide road if it all possible. Vogstrom stated they have spoken with the Fire Chief about their plans and the possibility of adding sprinkler systems to each home. Vogstrom indicated they are looking to have Outlot C conforming from the gate all the way down to Walters Port with a hook around for fire accessibility. The driveway would service the three homes. The reconfiguration would allow the cul-de-sac to be reduced somewhat. Vogstrom indicated they are working with the neighbors on the proposal. Vogstrom noted that neighbor currently has an easement and is fine with the driveway being reconfigured since it would help them retain their privacy and provide for better emergency access. Outlot A would connect to Walters Port and the driveway would be shared by the Dunkleys and the new lot. Vogstrom noted some of the driveway hardcover would be removed as part of the project. Thiesse questioned whether Outlot A is wide enough for adequate turning radii for the emergency vehicles.