08-18-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18, 1997 •( #1- #2275 Ted and Myrna Wolf - Continued) Lindquist said he would like to see screening between the two lots. Wolf questioned whether the City does not want him to be able to view the lake. He inquired how high the screening would have to be. Lindquist said screening normally includes adding trees. Wolf asked about the trees currently on the property. Lindquist said the Commission does not specify what type of trees. Wolf asked when this must be addressed. Van Zomeren noted that the subdivision code notes the screening requirement. She read page four of that subdivision code citing the need to include screening. Van Zomeren noted the topographical elevations on the property and informed the Commission that an inventory of the trees on the property has not occurred. Lindquist asked that an inventory be taken of the property prior to the application going Wore the Council. Wolf responded that the lots contain acreage and are not small in size. Lindquist said the request would be subject to Staff approval but the inventory should include the area within 50' from lot lines. Smith asked for Van Zomeren's opinion regarding taking an inventory. Van Zomeren said it is difficult to only "eyeball" a large lot and wants to ensure that vegetation is not eliminated and screening is added. Van Zomeren felt an inventory would give Staff direction. • Smith asked if screening is required for the outlot. Van Zomeren said the applicant's lot would mainly be impacted; and if the applicant did not wish to have additional screening at that location, Staff would agree. Wolf noted that there is a garage on that side of the property. There were no public comments. Smith asked Commissioners for their opinion regarding an additional driveway or if the continuation of the loop driveway was satisfactory. Lindquist noted that the driveways were far apart. Van Zomeren indicated the distance was 120'. Berg and Lindquist said they would be supportive of the additional driveway. Schroeder questioned whether the back lot is 150% of the front lot. Lindquist said Lot 2 is to the rear. Van Zomeren noted Lot I is about 4 acres. McMillan inquired whether the acreage includes dry buildable. Gaffron said it did. Stoddard moved, Schroeder seconded, to approve Application #2275 subject to an inventory of the vegetation on the property and approval of screening plan between Lots 1 and 2. Access is to be provided by Outlot A and not an extension of Outlot B. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. • (Item #2 follows item #3)