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1 • <br /> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 1998 <br /> (#4 -#2326 Orono Development Continued) <br /> Stoddard moved, Lindquist seconded, to approve Application #2326 for commercial site <br /> plan with building design and building material variance to allow shake facade, a <br /> hardcover variance, front yard parking setback variance of 5' requiring a 15' setback, and <br /> subsequent signage approval by Staff for a uniform sign plan, and as further recommended <br /> by Staff. <br /> Dillon asked what will occur if the study finds that they are unable to get a 15' setback. <br /> Stoddard said the Council will discuss it and use the Planning Commission's <br /> recommendation in their consideration. McMillan noted in her opinion the applicant <br /> should consider that they have not demonstrated a hardship for this variance. <br /> Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS: SUBDIVISIONS <br /> (#5) #2339 JAMES D. RENDER, 1365 TONKAWA ROAD - PRELIMINARY <br /> SUBDIVISION- 7:31-8:15 P.M. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> James Render and Mark Gronber g were present. <br /> Gaffron reported that the proposal is to subdivide a 1.9 acre parcel into three building <br /> sites. The original plan had proposed three lots with an outlot that continues only to the <br /> third lot. The revised plan would expand the outlot to a 42'total width. Along with the 8' <br /> easement already in place, it would result in 50' for a future road connecting Birch Lane to <br /> Tonkawa. <br /> The plan includes issues of concern for a cul-de-sac and its impact on hardcover. The plan <br /> also does not address the need to serve the neighbors in the future, especially in <br /> emergency situations. Birch Lane is presently a 20' corridor that serves about 10 homes. <br /> The property between Birch Lane and Tonkawa is presently served by a driveway. <br /> Gaffron asked the Commission to consider the need to expand Birch Lane over to <br /> Tonkawa. He questioned whether the road needs to be developed now or provide the <br /> means for future expansion. The issue also involves whether to require a private road and <br /> cul-de-sac to serve 3 or more lots. The subdivision would provide the land for the road <br /> extension. The hardcover impact is a primary concern for the westerly lot as the area <br /> within that lot is smaller. The Commission was asked to consider whether to give the <br /> applicant hardcover credit for the property given for the roadway. Gaffron recommended <br /> that a temporary cul-de-sac be constructed between lots 2 and 3. A vacant lot to the west <br /> may eventually need access as well. <br /> • <br /> 6 <br />