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nmiTBS OF THE PLMmilK COMMISSION TING 0CT0B13R 3, 1968 II > IZONING PILE «1327>SOSKIN CONTINI Orono had previously granted for the 140* setback and asked what criteria was used to grant such variance. Kelley stated that a hardship was necessary to grant a variance. Ms. Wood asked whether the Planning Commission would prefer a reconfiguration as opposed to granting a variance. Kelley stated that they preferred to grant subdivisions without any variances, and added that the Soskin property was unique because of the slopes. Mabusth stated that redesigning an access road would necessitate granting lot area variances as opposed to width variances. There is no additional area to cover a road outlot. Ms. Wood believed that there were alternatives to the proposal to fill in the ravine to create the seventh lot. She is very concerned about the possibility of increased runoff on her property. Planning Commission member Cohen stated that he did not want to commit himself to any possible agreements or disagreements that he may have with the proposal. Cohen stated that there was a definite difference between a ditch and a ravine and that would need to be further investigated. Chairman Kelley stated that an engineer would need to study the amount of water running through the ravine/ditch. The City's objective is to protect the current homeowners first, before the subdivision would occur. Mr. Krautkremer understood that the water ran across the road and the engineer was proposing a culvert system that would handle the water. It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Moos, to table this application. Motion, Ayes=6, Nays=0, Motion passed. #1343 EDMUND W.F. RYDBLL 135 ORONO ORCHARD ROAD NORTH CLASS I PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PUBLIC HEARING - 7:55 P.M. - 8:02 P.N. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were duly noted. The applicant was present for this matter and stated that his intention was to subdivide so he could place a portion of his property in his wife's name. He had no intention of building or selling off the other parcel. Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Gaffron explained that the existing parcel contained 39.6 acres. There is a ^etland area that is 19.2 acres and an existing house which is ideated at the end of the 1,300' private driveway. Gaffron indicated where the proposed split would take place. The applicant is not proposing to create an outlet for a road, but rather an easement would be established. There is a potential problem should future development occur in that Mr. Rydell may have to share some of the costs to alter Orono Orchard Road. Mr. Rydell questioned why the road would need to be altered.