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.1 �- <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 16, 1998 <br /> • (#2395 Brent Bentrott, continued) <br /> did not understand what exactly was being proposed, and they were advised that they needed <br /> to have an independent person review the plan on their behalf. <br /> Bentrott commented he has been speaking with the Palms about this project, noting that they have <br /> endorsed this project in the past. <br /> Van Zomeren stated that one issue is the fact that the curb cut and driveway does not meet City <br /> standards, and that the Public Service Director would not approve it as proposed. <br /> Schroeder commented he was not sure that the driveway could be designed to meet the appropriate <br /> standards. <br /> Chair Smith remarked she does not see many options available to the Applicant regarding his <br /> driveway. <br /> Bentrott stated that Gronberg has reviewed his property and suggested that the garage could be <br /> located three to four feet higher, which would require more fill and retaining walls. <br /> Van Zomeren commented that the City Engineer has not reviewed that option. <br /> Lindquist stated in his opinion that option will not be acceptable either. <br /> Bentrott stated he has taken photographs of the surrounding neighborhood depicting their driveways, <br /> noting that two of the existing driveways have steeper grades than what is being proposed here. <br /> • Chair Smith commented she was unsure what the Applicant was referring to, noting that the Planning <br /> Commission can only address what is before them with this application. <br /> Schroeder commented this is a hard lot to work with, but would not look favorably on a vacation of <br /> Bluff Street. <br /> Bentrott stated there is history that the City has vacated unopened, platted streets previously. <br /> Van Zomeren remarked that the vacation the Applicant is referring to occurred in the 1960s. <br /> Lindquist stated the Applicant can request the City Council to vacate Bluff Street. <br /> Chair Smith commented even if Bluff Street is vacated, there still are some drainage issues that would <br /> need to be addressed. Smith stated the Planning Commission is merely an advisory body to the <br /> City Council and they may choose to go a different route. <br /> Schroeder suggested the Planning Commission vote on this revised plan, noting that the only way <br /> this proposal will work is if Bluff Street is vacated. Schroeder commented the drainage issues with the <br /> adjoining property will still need to be addressed. <br /> Chair Smith stated the Planning Commission needs to get some direction from the City Council on <br /> Bluff Street, noting that the Planning Commission did not look favorably on vacating Bluff Street in the <br /> past. <br /> Lindquist stated he has a problem with the drainage, but this application needs to move forward. <br /> • Bentrott commented he would like the Planning Commission to act on this application. <br /> Page 3 <br />