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0 ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15,1997 <br />( #5 - #2279 and #2280 Marc and Tracy Whitehead - Continued) <br />McMillan said her concern was only for improving the sight line itself. Gregory suggested providing <br />the City with an easement that would enable the City to cut down the necessary trees to improve the <br />sight line. McMillan suggested the City Engineer review it. <br />Whitehead suggested brining the roadway out and sweeping it. Gaffron indicated the area was too <br />steep for that scenario. <br />Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to approve Applications #2279/2280 for a 3 -lot subdivision as <br />outlined including recommendations A, B, C, D, E, and F. Recommendation D will require <br />screening acceptable to the City. Tree cutting, driveway and drainage encroachments will not occur <br />unless neighbors make that determination. Any improvements to Lyman Avenue should be subject <br />to further study by Mr. Whitehead and Staff. Based on past precedent, the cost would be incurred <br />by Mr. Whitehead and the other property owners on a pro -rated base. Whitehead is to work with the <br />City regarding the curve of the road. Trees can be cut down and the shoulder graded to where the <br />septic site encroachment is located to improve the sight lines but not impact the septic site. The road <br />can be widened once the septic system is no longer necessary. The financial responsibility of such <br />• improvements is that of the property owners. MCWD and City will review the ponding. <br />• <br />Winston questioned the financial bearing by the Whiteheads on an improvement used by others. <br />McMillan asked that the motion include the mapping out of the driveways prior to final Council <br />action. Gaffron noted where this should be completed. Gregory said he has a sketch of what is <br />being envisioned. He indicated the driveway will be decided by where the house is located. <br />Winston said he feels the outlot will provide what the City is looking for. Schroeder asked that Staff <br />make that decision. Smith suggested the driveway be from the outlot. Berg agreed. Schroeder and <br />Smith indicated one curb cut only. Lindquist clarified that both driveways will come off of the <br />outlot and not Lyman Avenue. <br />Hawn withdrew her request that the driveway easement be eliminated. <br />McMillan asked that the motion include the City Engineer review of the curve of the roadway and <br />make a recommendation. <br />Motion was amended as noted. Vote: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />7 <br />