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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 1997 <br />Lindquist noted that three residences are allowed on private driveways for single family <br />residences and in this proposal, there are 11 units. Gleason noted there were no <br />guidelines for townhomes in Orono and as a result, new issues are continually being <br />raised. <br />Stoddard indicated that the Comn-’ssion was attempting to balance safety with tree <br />preservation. He supported having a turnaround. He did not envision a problem <br />regarding the looped water main or sprinkler system since the applicant was willing to do <br />what is necessary. <br />Gleason suggested the possibility of constructing a hammerhead at the end of the <br />driveway instead of a turnaround. Gappa thought that was feasible noting it has been <br />done elsewhere. Gleason said this would solve the problem of inadequate room for a <br />complete turnaround. Gleason said he would mark the driveway as a private drive. <br />Lindquist asked if there were any problems with the landscape report. Gleason indicated <br />there were no problems as far as he was concerned. He said he is in favor of adding <br />landscaping and reducing the setback for saving trees. He questioned the need for a <br />buffer from the garages facing CoRd 15 as there is a considerable distance separating the <br />two. He said landscaping is beneficial for marketing. Gleason thought the landscape <br />plan could be approved when the final plat is presented. <br />McMillan noted the design for the front doors being in the middle of the units. She asked <br />if this was advantageous for those in the middle units having to walk all around. She <br />asked if this was a question of providing a common area versus losing privacy. Gleason <br />thought the residents will use their garage entries. Guests may walk around or possibly