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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 21. 1996 <br />(#3 - #2175 Frank and Susan Koubsky - Continued) <br />When asked about neighbors comments regarding the remodeling, Koubsky said Gwen <br />Gables was in fa\ or of the proposal and Mr Olson would like the garage moved back It <br />was noted that Mr Olson's access is off Park Avenue with a Tonkaview address, <br />Hawn asked if the Koubskys were comfortable with working within a time limit for the <br />driveway removal Koubsky said he was willing to work with that but noted his budget <br />restraints. Time limits may be set as part ot the conditions <br />Stoddard asked about removal ot the shed Koubsky noted their lack of storage space but <br />said they would be willing to remove the shed as it is in the right of way. <br />McMillan commented that she was of the opinion that the garage w as in a good location <br />but had concern with allowing two driveways to remain The safety factor with access <br />from North Shore Drive was noted Mrs Koubsky said it is unsafe during the winter due <br />to its steepness but has been improv ed upon <br />Schroeder suggested one year for removal of the driveway Koubsky said it would cost <br />$4,000-$5,000 to remove it Mabusth said the driveway can be barricaded by berming or <br />fencing if cost for removal of bituminous drive is of issue Schroeder said the Planning <br />Commission was more interested in removal of hardcover Mabusth reiterated the safety' <br />issues involved and the need to cease access from North Shore Drive This would involve <br />a change in address to also occur. It was noted that the City cannot legally deny access <br />from the County Road Stoddard suggested removal and reseeding of the driveway. Mrs. <br />Koubsky commented that there was the ability to add on to their present garage but they <br />were trying to accommodate the changes desired by the City. The Koubskys said it would <br />be different if their house w as lareer. <br />During discussions, Stoddard said he would like to work with the applicants. Hawn said <br />five years was too long to wait for the removal of the driveway. Hawn said she <br />understood the need to do the remodeling in stages but was not comfortable with allowing <br />two driveways to remain within the steep topography of the property. She also noted <br />runoff to be a concern Schroeder saw the plan as sensible but also questioned the timing <br />and c.xpressed concern over two driveways remaining. <br />The issue of safe access is of considerable concern for the City. Access is difficult in <br />winter. Mabusth said it had been her understanding from early discussions with applicants <br />that the driveway w'as going to be removed and the address changed to Tonkaview. It <br />was noted that if the applicant added a stall to their current garage, it would still use the <br />same access which is not a desirable solution. Koubsky noted that the ditches were <br />removed in the roadway causing the access to become safer.