08-16-1999 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 16, 1999 • SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS (#3) #2510 DOUGLAS WHITELEY, HEIDI HUST AND DAVID HUST, 600 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD SOUTH AND 45 SMITH AVENUE -CLASS I SUBDIVISION OF A LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT, 7:00 p.m. -7:09 p.m. Douglas Whiteley, Heidi Hust and David Hust, Applicants, were present. Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting a subdivision of a lot line rearrangement between the lots that results in two substandard lots. The intent of this lot line rearrangement is to gain an additional 17 feet of frontage along Orono Orchard Road to allow for an addition of living space to the home. The lot line rearrangement would involve a land swap of approximately 2,500 square feet of land from each property to the other. The impact on the rear property width would be minimal, with each lot only losing 17 feet in width at the rear. Weinberger stated both properties are part of the Orono Orchard sewer expansion project this year and that this lot line rearrangement would not substantially change the size of each lot but would increase the frontage along the front lot line. City Staff is recommending approval of this application based on the three conditions outlined in the Planner's report. Whiteley commented that he would like to continue to reside in his house, noting that his neighbors are accommodating his desire to add on to the existing building. The Husts had no comment. • There were no public comments. Weinberger stated there is a possibility that there are no current draiange and utility easements on this property, noting that the survey does not indicate any easements. The Applicant is required to dedicate drainage and utility easements along the new property lines and vacate any old drainage and utility easements along the old property line. The Applicant is also required to provide to the City proper documentation relating to the easements on both properties. Lindquist inquired whether there is sufficient room along the new property lines for the easements. Weinberger stated that there should be sufficient room for the easements. Smith inquired whether the Applicants were comfortable with the conditions proposed. Whiteley indicated he will comply with the conditions. (#2510 Douglas Whiteley, Continued) Kluth noted that the lot line rearrangement results in two substandard lots. Weinberger stated that this area is currently zoned two acres, with both lots currently being substandard. Weinberger stated the lot line rearrangement will not substantially change the size of the lot. (#3) #2510 DOUGLAS WHITELEY, HEIDI HUST AND DAVID HUST, 600 ORONO ORCHARD • ROAD SOUTH AND 45 SMITH AVENUE -CLASS I SUBDIVISION OF A LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT, 7:00 p.m. -7:09 p.m.—(cont.) 4