09-16-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 • ( 99 - #2177 Bob Melamed - Continued) Smith said, while some trees are saved, others are being lost, and the plan is somewhat misleading since the lost trees have not been plotted. Melamed said there is less impact in this revision. Lindquist said the design is better than having a 20 -30' opening on the street side. Melamed noted that he met with the original developer, Rebers, who was in favor of the curved driveway in order to save trees and with approval from the Simonds. Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application #2177 for a variance with respect to the driveway with the neighbor, Mr. Simonds, approving the setback in writing. The developer and Staff are to determine, along with the City Engineer, whether the 6' side setback can be improved upon. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS ( #10) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 • Charles Schroeder attended the meeting. He had no comments regarding the meeting. ( #11) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION Hawn inquired about what course of action can be taken towards a property owner who has disregarded conditions of a resolution. Mabusth reported that the individual in question has been warned of the violation, which involves a safety issue, the building inspector notified, and the City will issue a tag. Schroeder asked for a discussion of the issue of structural versus non - structural. Gaffron said he has studied the issue and written a report. He agrees that revisions are probably needed to the code. The Planning Commission will view the report once Staff has reviewed it. ( #12) PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 19, 1996 MEETING Hawn moved, Smith seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of August 19, 1996. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0, Abstain 1, McMillan, who was not in attendance. 18