06-16-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 16, 1997 rat n ��c � •r,- .,..<, Yan,.�ot,o.,a r,..,l,.,,,o,�� {:! t ! !f fsL•- 1 2 S Ct i•� ! S ddtd dldi•G1L � L'112122L1t•!ll Schroeder noted the needs of the fire department will be a factor. Mrs. Whitehead acknowledged the need for a turnaround in the cul -de -sac and the change to the radius. Schroeder questioned why the tree clearing that will be required for radius improvement was not done in the past to increase the level of safety. McMillan noted the problem with the hill as well. Gaffron added that along with the list of variances, there is also the concern in meeting the 150% back lot standard and affects on the wetland from the Wetland Conservation Act. Gaffron noted the need to create separation distances. There will be less impact on the front lots. McMillan added that the driveway and amount of dry buildable are issues. Gaffron indicated that the plan will need to be more fine- tuned, variances addressed, alone with the driveway, site lines, septic sites, dry buildable and 150% requirement prior to the public hearing at the July meeting. Gaffron informed the Commission that they will have to make a decision regarding dry buildable and back lot standards taking in account how it has been dealt with since the code went into effect. Gafhron will review prior applications. ( #2) #2238 - CHIC DWIGHT AND FRED GUTTORMSON,1220 TONKAWA ROAD - VARIANCE - CONTIN UATION OF PUBLIC HEARING 11:01 -11 :02 P.M. The Applicant was not present. Gaffron was directed to determine why the applicant was not present and what are the applicant's plans. The after -the -fact application and enforcement issues were noted. Schroeder moved, McMillan seconded, to table Application #2238. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS ( #15) REPORT BY PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS OF MAY 27, 1997 AND JUNE 9, 1997 Smith reported that the Council asked the Planning Commission at the June 9 meeting to study the issue of accessory structures and plumbing therein. It was noted that the accessory structure issue is both a separate but related issue to the home occupation licensing. Lindquist suggested the topic be discussed at the general work session scheduled for June 23 at which the home occupation licensing is to be discussed.