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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17,1997 <br />use the garage entry as well. Gleason feels the courtyards will be attractive and be private <br />with the trees surrounding them. Any problem would be more for guests than for the <br />residents. Gleason said there was the possibility of moving the two middle units forward <br />and placing a service door on the side of the garage. Gleason did not believe this was an <br />issue, however, with only four units per building. McMillan said some privacy would be <br />lost by the middle units with walking traffic going back and forth. <br />McMillan asked about snow plowing. Gleason said the shoveling will be provided by the <br />homeowners association. He added that the area would be very wooded and walkways <br />will wind around the treed areas. Gleason thought the courtyards will be used by the <br />residents noting there are patios by the front doors as well. <br />Lindquist noted the issues of the 6" loop or sprinkler, hammerhead, landscaping <br />reconunendations, and fire chief report have been reviewed. Van Zomeren said she <br />would like to know what the applicant is required to do regarding the road. Lindquist <br />indicated the 22' width and hammerhead would be a sufficient tradeoff for preserving <br />trees and was satisfactory with the fire chief. <br />Hawn asked if a 22' width was the maximum that could be provided. Gleason did not <br />know if any wider road could be provided and did not see any reason to expand that <br />width. The length is more of a concern but is solved with the use of a hanunerhead. <br />Gappa noted the difference between single family and townhome units and the ordinance <br />applying to single family residences. He thought the shorter length was a trade-off. <br />Van Zomeren said the preliminary plat and PRD will move forward to the Council for <br />their review. Conformity to subdivision regulations will be reviewed. A letter of credit