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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, Febnuuy 19,2002 0:30 •*dock p.m. Peterson inquired whether die sewer line could be relocated back to where it was supposed to be. Weinberger stated the sewer line could probably be relocated, noting that it was placed in its present location because the previous property owners had requested it be relocated. Weinberger stated if the adjoining property owner agrees to give an easement, the sewer line could be relocated. Weinberger stated currently the City does not have an easement for the sewer line in the neighboring property. Hawn inquired udiether the Applicant would like to have this application tabled or proceed forward to the City Council. Peterson stated they would like to move ahead. Hawn commented it is likely the City Council would send it back to the Planning Commission since there are a number of unresolved issues. Peterson stated in terms of the drainage to the street, there is a draiiuge and utility easement that would handle the runoff from the street, with a ditch carrying water from the north side of the road across into the wetlands. Peterson stated they could construct a swale or ditch on their side of the road, which should address all of the drainage concerns. Peterson stated if the garage is relocated closer to the house, it will impact the front yard Mtback. Rahn stated he personally would like the garage to be closer to the front yard setback than where it is presently proposed. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that they would rather see the garage closer to the front yard setback than in its present location. Hawn commented it appears to be the recommendation of the Planning Cotiunission that this item be tabled, with the idea that the Applicant look at revising his plans somewhat to relocate the garage out of the wetland area, depict access on the plan and the actual layout of the driveway. Hawn stated by that time the City should have the comments of the City Engineer concerning drainage and the Public Works Director on the access issue. Hawn stated the Plaiming Commission would like to see the garage relocated further away from the Type 3 wetland. Rahn suted he would be more receptive to granting a front yard setback than a wetland variance. Other Planning Commission members agreed. Peterson requested his application be tabled. Hawn moved. Smith seconded, to table Application I102-274S, Ilona and Kenneth Peterson, 1074 Wildburst Trail, to allow the Applicant time to revise his plans. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. PAGE 13