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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 199S <br />(#5 - #2339 James Render - Continued) <br />Render felt a cul-de-sac would negatively affect the subdivision as it would oni> serve <br />three properties. He noted that the property is less than 300* from a public launch and is <br />concerned with the use of a cul-de-sac by boat trailers and public access users, increase in <br />traffic, increase in paved area, and additional hardcover. <br />The meeting was opened to public comments. <br />Daniel Reagan said he lives two lots in from the comer on North Shore Drive. He voiced <br />concern with the road e.xtension. Reagan believes fire trucks should be more <br />environmentally friendly and made of a size that corresponds to the typical roadw'ays. <br />Lindquist noted that the Commission has no control over the 5l' o of fire trucks. He ^ <br />informed Reagan that the standard width of right-of-way for put>i ;c ai;d private roads is <br />50*. Gaffion added that the road itself would be 28* wide, which is typical in rural areas. <br />Reagan was informed that the easement is currently 8* and the applicant proposes to add <br />42* to the 8*. Reagan questioned how this would affect the 1/2 acre requirement. Gaffiron <br />informed him that the 42* w’ould be taken from the new subdivision and would not affect <br />current property owners. The 8* easement has been in place for about 30 years and <br />includes the sewer line. <br />Reagan said he is also concerned with the flood plain and additional drainage from new <br />development. Lindquist noted that this is considered in the review ; .ocess. <br />Gerald Ray, 3442 North Shore Drive, said his house is accessed by the end of a private <br />driveway. Ray said his property w’ould be impacted by the continuation of the roadway b> <br />loss of his 3-car garage. He did not support the road extension. <br />Dave Lindbergh, 3440 North Shore Drive, said he would also lose part of his property if <br />the road is continued. He indicated that his property fronts CoRd 51. If the road is <br />continued, his children would be limited where they could play. He suggested <br />homeowners plow their driveways wider to provide access for emergency equipment. He <br />does not support the road extension. <br />There were no other public comments. <br />McMillan noted that the new plan calls for a T-shaped blacktopped area, instead of the <br />cul-de-sac. Gaffion said the applicant is attempting to strike a compromise by providing <br />for the future without affecting the e.xisting neighbors. The T-shape is about 50* long. <br />Gronberg said the T shape has been approved by other cities for use as a fire truck <br />turnaround. <br />8