03-16-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 16, 1998 #2 - # ( #2340 Robert Waade Continued) Mabusth asked if the applicant would meet the area requirement if given credit for the ponding. Gaffron indicated there would only be a very minor underage. Mabusth asked if the duplex would be served by Outlot B. Gaffron indicated it would and noted that the standard calls for no more than two units being accessed off the 30' corridor. The reason behind the standard is to limit the units as three units would require a road. There may be a hardcover issue if the access was changed. Stoddard felt the variances for the widths of Outlots A and B made sense as it would allow for smaller roadway and lessen the hardcover. He noted that the property is allowed a duplex under the code and felt the road issue was not substantial enough to show any opposition. Mabusth asked what the absent Commissioners felt about the issues. Smith indicated that Lindquist was concerned with the number of variances and did not want to encourage their need. Gaffron said the duplex requires a 135'minimum width. The lot width as defined by CoRd 51 does not meet the requirement. It is only met if the width is defined along the private S road outlot. The upper lot has about 121'width and the lower lot has 122'. If the "exception" segment in the front of the lot is considered there would be about 140'. Mabusth noted there would be a hardcover problem if additional driveway was necessary for three dwellings on one driveway outlot. The driveway would be minimized with two dwellings on one access. Berg asked if the proposed units would be rental units. Waade said he would live in the single family home and rent out the duplex. Gaff-on indicated the duplex would have to be rental units as the ownership of the duplex cannot be split into individual units under the City ordinances. Smith noted that all of the Commissioners at the last meeting were opposed to providing riparian rights for the duplex. Mabusth asked if the sewer locations have been reviewed. The issue of easements needs to be resolved as well. Mabusth noted the need for a hold harmless agreement for the City. Gaffron said the manholes would have to be raised as well. Waade said the bermed area would be built up about 5', and he would like to plant a row of pine trees for screening. Commissioners voiced their support. Smith asked what type of landscaping would be planted. Waade said he would like to add about 8-10 arborvitae trees on top of the berm to make a hedge. • 4