11-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1996 ( #IA - #2197 John O'Sullivan and North Central CBA - Continued) Berg, while understanding his concern, said she felt there were other issues to be addressed with the Olive trail being proposed in the center of the street and requiring pedestrians to cross traffic. McDermott said the Park Commission did address the space issue. They felt the 6' walking path would be eliminated along the north end of the site allowing the parking lot to be moved over along with the buildings creating the necessary space for the trail along Navarre Lane without further compromising of the buildings. Thompson indicated that a parking variance would then be required. Gaffron noted that a 10' setback was required. Lindquist said he was generally in favor of the vacation but the problem lies with the location of the trail. He thought the trail location could be worked out with the applicant and City Staff. O'Sullivan responded that he would be satisfied with that recommendation. Gaffron said it would be satisfactory to have a conditional easement with the applicant working with Staff and City Engineer on the location of the trail. He did note that the vacation itself may not accomplish all the applicant desires. Thompson asked for further clarification before the Council meeting. Gaffron noted it would be best to have the options available for the Council meeting in December. Lindquist moved, McMillan seconded, to approve Application #2197 for vacation subject to Recommendations 1 -4 with applicant being responsible for the trail grading under 94. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( 0) B. #2198 JOHN O'SULLIVAN AND NORTH CENTRAL CBA, INC., 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD - COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEWNARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 8:18 -8:31 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the site plan was incomplete at this time. He felt it would be best to table the application to the January meeting until the supplemental information was obtained. He did ask the Planning Commission to discuss the four variances required. These include hardcover, lot coverage, front parking setback, and building height. The northerly 1/3 of the property located in the 500 -1000' setback zone allows for 35% hardcover and is proposed at 48 %. the southerly 1/8 of the 500 -1000' setback allows 35% and is proposed at 73 %. The lot coverage has been scaled down and a variance may not be required. The proposed front parking setback along CoRd 19 is at 4.6' where 20' is required in the B -5 zoning district. The applicant has indicated the need for a building height variance but no plan or site grade has been submitted.