06-19-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 19, 1995 ( #2 - 92029 William Smith - Continued) Lindquist was informed that Lot 1 cannot be further subdivided due to the wetlands. Lindquist said this would mean that there would be a maximum of three lots served by the driveway if approved. The Applicant asked the Commission to consider the similarities with the Stronghold subdivision. where a 30' outlot roadwav was aonroved. which abuts the McMillan property. This roadway would also extend no further. The majority of the driveway serves two existing residences; the new drive would turn off immediately. Mabusth said this is a narrow gravel easement drive. The Stronghold property is served by a paved platted outlot. There is a 14' designated easement, but the actual driveway is 10' in its present state. Mabusth said there is a need to retain the 26' setback from the wetlands. It was noted that there is a loop or turnaround adjacent to the home that could meet the needs of the fire department if necessary. Smith said if the application is approved, the barn will be relocated. A larger turnaround could be created where a large vehicle could drive in. back up and drive out. Smith plans on creating additional parking for the approach to the house. isPeterson said the City is looking at the driveway issue in general. The fire and police departments would like larger turnarounds. No changes have been made to the ordinance as yet. Peterson recommended maintaining the drive without paving. Smith said if an immediate cut were made, it would affect large trees and is also where the septic enters the property. So as to not disturb the topography of the site, Smith asked for a cut from the driveway further to the north. Lindquist would like to see the driveway easement be wider than 14'. Mabusth said this may create a problem in getting 2 acres dry contiguous. Smith said the original cut was 14' and vegetation has encroached into the 14'. Mabusth asked Lindquist if he felt the outlot or easement should extend all the way to Lot 3. It was noted that the middle lot is owned by another person, and the City has no authority to include advising this property as to the need to now create a driveway outlot. Smith asked that the first portion, 50'- 75',of the drive extending to the first turn off be wider and base the width on the space available rather than the 15' outlot. It was noted that changes to the middle lot could trigger pulling the scenario all together. This lot is not large enough for subdivision. Mabusth ouestioned why the applicant would join in the subdivision? Smith said the owner of the lots informed him the turnaround was available for emergency vehicles. Smith said he is willing to do what is necessary to allow rigs to enter the upper lot.