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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 19, 2000 (HI2400 Mark and Arlene Ploen, Continued) Weinberger stated the road would never be built up to the residence. Weinberger stated the County could elect to condemn the property. Hawn commented the two new lots would meet lot size but do not comply with the 140 foot width front yard setback. Stoddard Inquired whether there were any precedents similar to this situation. Weinberger stated this lot line rearrangement is not increasing the housing density in this area, but would allow the Applicant to create two lots meeting the one acre zoning requirement. Weinberger stated these two lots would continue to be considered two housing units. Hawn stated in her view meeting the required lot size is an important factor to consider in this application. Smith inquired whether the Applicants are agreeable to the other conditions recommended by City Staff. Mr. Ploen indicated they are agreeable to the conditions. There were no public comments regarding this application. Smith moved, Kluth seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2400, 4345/4365 North Shore Drive, I Subdivision of a Lot Line Rearrangement, subject to the five conditions outlined in the January 12,2000 Planner's Report and further subject to removal of the garage located closest to Lot B. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Mrs. Ploen inquired when the garage would need to be removed. Weinberger indicated six months from the time of approval would be fine. (#3) #2550 CHARLES VAN EECKHOUT, 120 BROWN ROAD SOUTH, SUBDIVISION FOR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT. 7:32 pjn. • 0:23 p.m. Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Charles Van Eeckhout, Applicant, was present, along with John Berg, Loucks & Associates. Weinberger stated this application was reviewed at the November Planning Commission meeting, where the application was denied due to the number of issues to be resolved and concerns regarding DNR permits for sewer and driveway extension "'ross Long Lake Creek, a protected wateoMay. The Applicant has submitted a revised plan for the subdivision to create an open space south of ine creek, which eliminates any concerns with crossing the creek as well as concerns regarding bridging and extension of the sewer line across the creek. The DNR has requested lh6 developer dedicate a conservation easement alon j the south boundary of the property to help preserve the natural area along the Luce Line Trail. As it relates to sewer access to the Fox Ridge neighborhood, the best option would be to hav Page 8 f