04-15-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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r� MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 15, 1996 ( 97 - #2124 James Earling - Continued) Earling said the area is a good location as there is good coverage with elms and vegetation of 15 -16' in height blocking out any impact on the O'Shaughnessy's, his neighbors to the immediate north. It was also noted that the downward slope from the O'Shaughnessy's house minimizes any impact. Smith asked what the purpose was for the garage. Earling said he would use it to store his boat and garden equipment. Smith asked if he considered placing the garage closer to his home outside of the two locations previously mentioned. Earling said if he moved it farther down on the property, the cost for the driveway would escalate. It would also create a tunnel with the woods. He said it was his goal to keep the garage out of the way and sheltered by the trees. Smith said she would prefer the structure being located closer to the house. Peterson said the size of the structure was not a problem. He commented on the precedent of setting the garage in front of the principal structure but noted the large size of the lot. Peterson questioned whether the structure should be placed so close to what could be a road at some point in time. Peterson said the access structure being placed in front of the principal structure was a separate issue and was more concerned with street Amsetback. • Lindquist was informed by Mabusth that the extension road outlot was 50' wide. There were no public comments. Hawn commented that the structure sight was tastefully placed with it being hidden in the downward slope_ She noted that a barrier of trees would aid the location. The applicant said he would be willing to add trees. Hawn suggested evergreen trees. Smith noted, with the size of the parcel, there should be other places on which to locate the structure. Earling said to move the structure to the east would bring it near where the property drops to the creek and is also where the gardens are located. Earling said he was making use of the belted tree line and the structure would be 35 -40' from the neighbors. Earling said he thought the goal was to make the structure inconspicuous. Earling noted that the pitch of the garage would match that of the existing garage. Berg and Lindquist commented that the structure placement was not an issue and was the best location for the garage. D]