11-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1996 • ( #12 _ #2190 James G. Fullerton - Continued) Mabusth reported that the property for sketch plan review includes Lot 1, the original Fullerton estate, Lot 2, the homestead of James Fullerton III, which will include a lot line rearrangement, Lot 3, a developed lot once part of the estate, and Lot 4, which was divided off but served by Fox Street on the east side. The current proposal is for a five lot subdivision. It was noted that there will not be a back lot serving another property. All of the lots meets the area and width requirements. There is a caretaker house which will be maintained. Application will be made for a condition use permit and will meet the area standards but is located about 45' from the lake shore. The accessory structure will be removed as it is located on the lot lines and will not meet the standards. Mabusth stated that the issue involves how to treat the upgrade of the road and whether a driveway access would be allowed. Winston informed the Commission that Tract E has an easement to use Fox Street but does not currently use it. He also noted that the tract is not less than 2 -1/2 acre lots as required by restrictive covenants. Mabusth asked if the covenant restricts the number of units. Winston said the limitation is only to the size. Mabusth said this would allow an additional unit to be served by Tract F for a total of possibly seven. Mabusth informed the Commission that the entrance to the area is 25' width and • surrounded by retaining walls. She noted that it would be difficult to upgrade the roadway. The City Engineer reviewed the access and determined that it should remain a private road to a minimum width of 24'. Mabusth said it would be difficult for this to occur within the 500' due to the wooded nature of the property. The fire and police departments will also review the plan. �J Winston said it was his desire to retain the gate and amenities along the entry. Lindquist agreed that it was a beautiful entrance. Mabusth said the plan calls for an innovative approach to an upgrade, and if the Commission supports it, it would be difficult to envision a 24' width with a ditch. The Commissioners all agreed to support some flexibility regarding this issue. Winston reported that the division would result in lots of at least 4 acres in size. He noted that the most northerly lot would be accessed directly from the street and several lots would not utilize the entire length of the access. Only three lots would use the full extent of the driveway to include the Fullerton homestead. Tract E and Lot 1 almost immediately exist off of the private driveway. Lindquist indicated that the private road would be maintained by the property owners. 31