05-18-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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• ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 18, 1998 SKETCH PLANS (#16) #2365 CHRISTINE VALERIUS,3750 BAYSIDE ROAD Gaffron reported this is a proposed subdivision for property that contains 3.31 acres of dry land. Wetland credit is requested for subdividing the property. The proposed subdivision will create one new lot containing about 1.3 acres of dry land and just under one acre of wetland. There is a vehicle easement which cannot be counted in buildable acreage for Lot 1. Lot 1 requires a variance for lot width. If council agrees with the premise that the property was not assessed a second sewer unit and is not 'served with sewer', then a lot area variance is required. Council may choose to grant the wetland credit, if it concludes the property is sewered, but it is staffs understanding it is not their current intent to grant wetland credit for properties in the 2-acre zone. The existing shed would have to be removed because it becomes an accessory structure without a principal structure. Lot 2 would have lake access, but Lot 1 would not. Park dedication fee vs. land dedication, and sewer connection charge prior to plat approval are other issues,but this is a sketch plan. Another option for applicant, is to sell some land to the neighbor. • Because this is a sketch plan, no formal action is necessary. Staff will take this sketch plan directly to Council, along with the proposed wetland credit amendment. Applicant noted she has submitted a petition signed in support of her plan by neighbors within 300 feet, except for one. Stoddard noted the coincidence in the timing, and would like City Council to look at this proposal and the proposed amendment at the same time. If not approved, the City Council should look at refunding the money. Stoddard noted the City receives many requests for width variances, and not many pass. The applicant stated she was told by the City that she would be able to subdivide once sewer was available to the Stubbs Bay area. (#17) #2375 PARK LAND CO. -2525-35-45 SHADYWOOD ROAD Van Zomeren reported this is a sketch plan with an option for 40 unit apartments. She distributed pictures. This property has three separate parcels, two in front with B-4 zoning, and one back lot which is zoned LR-1B residential with a proposed density of 14.1 units. Van Zomeren stated the Comp Plan calls for this area to be urban service area. The big issue is the proposed density. Several options are available to amend B-4 to allow apartments. Creating a new zoning district may be inconsistent with Comp Plan. A proposed overlay district could be drafted that would allow apartment buildings with commercial uses. • 15