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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 2000 (#2592 MIKE HILBELINTC, CONTINUED) screening shall be required along the south side of the driveway to protect the building site and to act as a natural buffer between the driveway and Lot 1. Weinberger stated the septic inspector has reviewed the submitted septic plans, with all four septic sites as shown on the property conforming to all standards and would be suitable for the construction of a mound system. City Staff is recommending approval of the preliminary plans subject to the changes to the access. Hilbelink stated they would like the 30 foot outlot to remain the same since another 10 feet will result in pushing the setback from the house further down the hill. Hilbelink stated the current driveway is a solid surface already and should be sufficient to serve the two homes. Hilbelink noted they have dropped off some information regarding the landscaping, noting the property currently has a significant number of trees which they wall attempt to save. Lindquist pointed out the trees and the area within the additional 10 feet will not change. Hilbelink stated the additional 10 feet would cause the house to be located further downhill. Lindquist stated in his opinion there is enough room to do that. Weinberger indicated the additional ten feet would not impact the septic sites. Weinberger stated Staff could review this at a later time. Vogt questioned how they can determine whether placement of the driveway should be if they are unsure where the building pads are for both lots. Vogt stated they could potentially plant trees where the driveway will go. Vogt inquired whether that could be something that is stipulated to and completed at the time the building permit is issued. Weinberger stated that could be an option. Weinberger stated Staff could review the location of the driveway and the planting of trees at a later time once a final determination is made on the location. Lindquist inquired on Lot 2 w hat will happen in the future if they should want to split that lot. Hilbelink stated they did look at another plan initially which would involve bringing a road and a 100 foot outlot and a 100 foot cul-de-sac. Hilbelink stated the way the lot was divided did not create the best lot and was rejected. Lindquist suggested having a 50 foot outlot in the event Lot 2 is subdivided in the future. Hawn stated the way it is currently proposed, it cannot be developed in the future. Lindquist commented the City has a number of driveways that are only 20, 30 feet in width that service six or seven houses because the properties have been further subdivided. PAGE 16