03-16-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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f MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 16, 1998 • (#2 - #2340 Robert Waade - Continued) Norum's garage is located less than 10' from the proposed paving of the road. Norum indicated that the easement road was never meant to be used for the subject property. Waade suggested building up the property to eliminate retaining walls. Gaffron agreed that changes are necessary and suggested the City Engineer review the plan. Gaffron responded to the flooding issue. He reported that it appears all drainage from applicant's site will go to the pond. It, however, will not solve the neighbor's problem. Staff felt a comprehensive review of the area's drainage should be conducted from the marina eastward. Gaffron noted that there are no plans affecting the water supply off the property and does not know if there are any water lines on the subject property. Gaffron asked that a condition of Planning Commission approval include the City Engineer's review of grading. Dave Dalvey, 3230 Bohns Point Lane, said he has spoken with neighbors and presented a petition opposing the duplex and variances for the property. Smith read the petition and the undersigned names. She noted there were unsolved issues surrounding the application, which has been reviewed twice by the Commission. • Mabusth asked if the code section regarding the issue relating to the front lot line was g g g available. Stoddard indicated he also did not understand the front lot line issue. In discussion issue #2, Mabusth noted that wetlands and stormwater are all defined as drainage easements and the referenced example is for a rural property. She supported allowing the credit for stormwater ponding. Commissioners agreed with Mabusth. Stoddard felt the road should be private. Commissioners agreed. Gaffron explained that the code standard for a private road width serving 3-7 units is 24'wide. If the road is public, it would need to be wider. Mabusth asked if a road name would be required. Gaffron said this would normally occur but with the existing access, the homeowners can retain the North Shore Drive addresses but may desire a sign board to direct people to their properties. Stoddard said he supported a 24' private road but would like the City Engineer to review the preliminary grading plans prior to review by Council. Gaffron clarified the reasoning for the width and length variances necessary for Outlots A and B. He indicated that two outlots are necessary for access and for the road. The City will require easements over the outlots for underlying utilities and to grant easements to • the other property owners to allow them to continue using the access. 3