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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 19. 1^95 (#2 - #2029 William Smith - Continued) Lindquist was informed that Lot 1 cannot be further subdivided due to the wetlands. Lindquist said this would mean that there would be a maximum of three lots served by the driveway if approved The Applicant asked the Commission to consider the amilarities with the Strongholdl subdivision, where a 30' outlet roadwav was aooroved. which abuts the McMillan property This roadway would also cxtoid no further. The minority of the driveway serves two existing residences; the new drive would turn off immediately Mabusth said this is a narrow gravel easement drive The Stronghold property is serv^ by a paved platted outlet. There is a 14' desiunated easement; but the actual driveway is 10' in its present state Mabusth said th^e is a need to retain the 26' setback from the wetlands. It wi» noted that there is a loop or turnaround adiacem to the home that could meet the needs of the fire department if necessary Smith said if the application is approved, the bam will be relocated. A larser turnaround could be created where a larae vehicle could drive in. back up ami drive out. Smith plans on creating additional parking for the approach to the house. Peterson said the City is looking at the driveway issue in general. The fire and police departments would like larger turnarounds. No changes have been made to the ordinance as yet. Peterson recommended maintaining the drive without paving. Smith said if an immediate cut were made, it would affect large trees and is also where the septic enters the property. So as to not disturb the topography of the site, Smith asked for a cut fi^om the driveway further to the north. Lindquist would like to see the driveway easement be wider than 14'. Mabusth said this mav create a problem in aettina 2 acres dry continuous. Smith said the oriidnal cut was 14’ and vegetation has encroached into the 14'. Mabusth asked Limlquist if he felt the outlot or easement should extend all the way to Lot 3. It was noted that the middle lot is owned by another person, and the City has no authority to include advising this property as to the need to now create a driveway outlot. Smith asked that the first portion, 50'- 75*,of the drive extending to the first turn off be wider and base the width on the space available rather than the 1 S' outlot. It was noted that changes to the middle lot could trigger pulling the scenario all together. This lot is not larac enouoh for subdivision. Mabusth Questioned whv the applicant would join in the subdivision? Smith said the owner of the lots informed him the turnaround was available for emergency vdiicles. Smith said he is willing to do what is necessary to allow rigs to emer the upper lot. I