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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD ON JANUARY 18, 1994 <br />with the easements in place to connect it at a future time. Mr. Gronberg state a <br />would like to accommodate the neighborhood, and keep the cul-de-sacs as propos , u y <br />would like to have the streets designated as public streets. Eugene Hite commente e ^ <br />residents arc concerned about the construction traffic using Countryside Lane. <br />Mahusth explained that many streeL' that are cul-de-saced are private streets, and the Citv <br />Joes not maintain them until they are connected through roads and at that point ey are <br />dedicated as public streets. She noted that the number of lots was sufficient to . <br />connection at this time. Chairman Schroeder commented that it appeared that e <br />Commission did not believe there was a need to connect the roadway at this time, as ong <br />**asemenis are retained to permit connection in the future when the City felt it was necessary <br />to do so. Mabusth reminded the Commission that if it was going to become necess^ to <br />connect the streets in the fumre, they should do it now- while the 'levelopment was ing <br />done to avoid the expense of having to do it later. Discussion ensued regar ing e cos <br />factors involved in roadway construction and the maintenance costs if the streets <br />private. Chairman Schroeder commented that if the City has determined t at t e su ivisi <br />will be built, he did not see the public interest was diveited by keeping it two cul-de-sacs <br />with the option to connect them in the future. <br />Commissioner Rowlette commented she did not believe the Planning Commission could make <br />a recommendation to .i.e City Council until the drainage intormation was submitted <br />Chairman Schroeder noted that the consensus of the Planning Commission was that « <br />proposal was a good one. and he would support it pending resolution of some issues, such as <br />drainage, etc. <br />Commissioner Rowleite moved, Lindquist seconded, to table #1901 Tandem Properties. <br />2645/3025 Watertown Road. Ayes 7. nays 0. <br />#1893 CHRISTINE A. FREE.MAN. 2240 SHADV3VOOD ROAD - VARIANCES - <br />PUBLIC HEARING <br />Steve Jensen, architect, stated he was present representing the applicant. Mabusth reviewed <br />the orooosal and stated that if the Planning Commission recommended approval it must <br />include the disclaimer that if plastic or geo-technic fabric is found beneath landsca|Kd areas, <br />!hat the existence of such would be in violation of the conditions of approval, and will <br />require immediate removal. <br />Mr Jensen stated that there is no hardcover variance but there was a setback variance. He <br />noted that there is no plastic or geo-technic fabric in the vicinity of the garage. <br />Commissioner Rowlene inquired if there was adequate area to accommodate emergency <br />vehicles and Mabusth responded affirmatively. <br />(#2)