04-19-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 19, 1999 • 15. #2469/2470 STEVE AND JO WEBSTER, 500 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD, SKETCH PLAN/ VARIANCE—(cont.) Hawn inquired whether the Applicants would like the Planning Commission to go ahead and vote on this application or whether they would like it to be tabled to allow them additional time to revise their plans. Webster indicated he would like the Planning Commission to table the application and would consent to waiving the 60 day limit. Lindquist moved, Smith seconded, to table Application #2469/2470, Steve and Jo Webster, 500 Orono Orchard Road, to allow the Applicants time to submit revised plans and to extend the 60 day time limit. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. 16. #2476 CHRIS DIESEN, 1100 TOWNLINE ROAD,TWO LOT SUBDIVISION SKETCH PLAN. Chris Diesen, Applicant, was present. Weinberger stated the Applicant is proposing a two lot subdivision for property located at 1100 Townline Road. The property consists of 13 plus acres in size, with 11 acres being dry buildable. The existing residence will remain on the property following the subdivision. The Applicant is proposing to split the property up to create two lots, both of which will exceed the five acre minimum for this district. Weinberger stated variances are required to lot width for both lots, and the existing septic system • on the property has been determined to be non-conforming. Septic testing needs to be completed on the south property with two suitable septic sites being identified. Septic testing has been completed on the northern lot with two sites having been identified. However, one of the site locations may be in conflict with the proposed driveway. Diesen stated he has had both sites tested and one site has been determined to be suitable on the southern lot. Weinberger indicated there would be a shared driveway for this subdivision and easements would need to be granted. Mr. Diesen commented there should not be a problem with the shared driveway as it will be family members residing on both lots. Weinberger stated that the wetlands still need to be delineated, but otherwise this appears to be an acceptable plan. Stoddard commented that the Applicant should try to avoid any variances to side yard setback. Diesen stated that some sites were tested but were slightly over the six percent grade. Hawn inquired what the difference is between a seven percent grade and a six percent grade as far as septic is concerned. Gaffron remarked that they are not substantially different, but the City elected to go with a six percent grade some years ago. Gaffron stated that the septic sites are likely to be approved by Steve Weckman. • Page 19