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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 18, 1994 with the easements in place to connect it at a future time. Mr, Gronbcrg stated that they would like to accommodate the neighborhood, and keep the cul-de-sacs as proposed, but they would like to have the streets designated as public streets. Eugene Hite commented the residents are concerned about the construction traffic using Countryside Lane. Mabusih explained that many streets that are cul-de-saced are private streets, and the City does not maintain them until they are connected through roads and at that point they are dedicated as public streets. She noted that the number of lots was sufficient to warrant conne. i'Mi at this time. Chairman Schroeder commented that it appeared that the Planning Commissi n did not believe there was a need to connect the roadway at this time, as long as easemenu are retained to permit connection in the future when the City felt it was necessary to do so. Mabusth reminded the Commission that if it was going to become necessary to connect the streets in the future, they should do it now while the development was being done to avoid the expense of having to do it later. Discussion ensued regarding the cost factors involved in roadway construction and the maintenance costs if the streets remain private. Chairman Schroeder commented that if the City has determined that the subdivision will be built, he did not see the public interest was diverted by keeping it two cul-de-sacs with the option to connect them in the future. Commissioner Rowlette commented she did not believe the Planning Commission could make a recommendation to the City Council until the drainage information was submitted. Chairman Schroeder noted that the consensus of the Planning Commission was that the proposal was a good one, and he would support it pending resolution of some issues, such as drainage, etc. Commissioner Rowlette moved, Lindquist seconded, to table ^1901 Tandem Properties, 2645/3025 Watertown Road. Ayes 7, nays 0. (m #1893 CHRISTINE A. FREEMAN, 2240 SHADYWOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING Steve Jensen, architect, stated he was present representing the applicant. Mabusth reviewed the proposal and stated that if the Planning Commission recommended approval it must include the disclaimer that if plastic or geo-technic fabric is found beneath landscaped areas, that the existence of such would be in violation of the conditions of approval, and will require immediate removal. Mr. Jensen stated that there is no hardcover variance but there was a setback variance. He noted that there is no plastic or geo-technic fabric in the vicinity of the garage. Commissioner Rowlette inquired if there was adequate area to accommodate emergency vehicles and Mabusth responded affirmatively.