06-16-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON R NE 16, 1997 • (UTA U Il T ud - Contir.ued) ' � YF lE Gaffron noted that during the earlier review, it was suggested there may be only two additional lots instead of three. That review did not reflect the septic site used for the existing house. Recommendations had been made to eliminate the narrow driveway and the back lot. He presented a sketch of how two additional lots might be oriented. He noted all lots would abut the road but require a width variance at the cul -de -sac. He questioned whether access to the house could be accomplished across the pond. Gaffron suggested a roadway with cul -de -sac would impact the neighbor as well as impacting the rural feel, hence, this sketch might not be practical. Smith noted the attempt in balancing the needs questioning the cul -de -sac and use of existing driveway. She noted that there may only be two additional lots. Gaffron agreed that this may be the case with the existing residential lot and two additional lots. Mrs, Whitehead reported that they currently have two separate tax parcels. Mrs. Whitehead indicated that the reason for abandoning the project before was due to a heavy work load. They are now pursuing the issue as they are being relocated. She said they would like to create a development with the least amount of impact maintaining the park atmosphere. Whitehead said they do not want to impact the existing house. She noted the property is heavily wooded. • codes in 1991 in order to resent a plan that would be Whitehead said they reviewed the p in compliance. She said all lots would have two septic sites (designed for 5 bedroom homes), two acre dry buildable, and meet required setbacks. Lindquist was informed by Mrs. Whitehead that they preferred the road being improved without adding a cul -de -sac. She felt the road could come up around on the west side and include a driveway. Mrs. Whitehead suggested that the focus had been on Lyman Avenue previously. With the plans approved for Highway 12, Whitehead suggested a cul -de -sac could be placed on the property further back that will be taken for Highway 12, is It was noted that McMillan lives in the neighborhood as does Smith. Whitehead said their home was the second one built on the road, but they are facing consequences from being the last to develop their property. Schroeder indicated that there is an issue of the road serving_ the number of lots. Whitehead said one property was subdivided into three lots. 24