03-20-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 20, 1995 ( #7 - 92002 - William Smith - Continued) Schroeder asked that the city check with the attorney on the affect on the lot as unbuildable if no variance were granted. Mabusth said that the Comprehensive Plan allows for three lots on a driveway but the subdivision code requires a private road. The attorney said that the code has precedence over the Comprehensive Plan. Schroeder asked Mabusth about oudots. Mabusth said that lot 2 has 3+ acres, and there would be no issue with the size of outlots. The Commissioners were asked by the chair their final thoughts regarding the plan. Lindquist asked if the engineer would approve a "y" within a curb cut. Mabusth thought this would be a possibility. Lindquist said a new curb cut off Fox Street or access from Fox Run or not buildable. Berg agreed with this. Peterson preferred access off Fox Run. He did not wish to see a new curb cut and thought a "y" would be better but not preferred. Schroeder preferred Fox Run. He would like the attorney to look at the situation and determine why it ended up as it now is. Rowlette did not want to set a precedent with three lots on a driveway. She was unsure of her feelings on the "y ". Nolan agreed with this. Smith preferred Fox Run, then a new curb cub, and then the "y ". ( #8) #2004 ROBERT MELAMED, 920 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD SOUTH - • SKETCH PLAN /SUBDIVISION Robert Melamed and Ron Lauer were present. • Mabusth reviewed the property and the issues involved. This is a 15 acre subdivision in a heavily wooded area, owned by the Carpenter family, with designated wetlands and types I and II not designated on City's wetland maps. The applicant has a purchase agreement with the Carpenter trust. The property is surrounded by Old Crystal Bay Road on the west and driveway to the south and east. The drainage flows from the north to the designated wetland, then east via a culvert under drive and eventually to French Lake lower basin. The applicant has asked the commission to look at the findings and hardships. The code would require an internal road as well as a cul -de -sac. This plan results in the removal of 660 trees and the filling of 2400 s.f of wetland type 1 and 2, and major portions of designated wetland for access to the east lot. Peterson asked if access from the driveway to the north was a possibility. The applicant said it was not as it would require turning the driveway into a road. This would also require depletion of a forest area. Another option would be to come in off of Old Crystal Bay Road. 11