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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - SEPTEMBER 16. 1991 <br />ZONING FILE #1608 - CONT <br />It wds moved by Johnson, seconded by Rowlette, to recommend <br />approval for application #1606 James Hartzell of 2987 Casco Point <br />Road, approving a hardcover variance to allow 27.3% hardcover In <br />the 75-250' zone, and an average setback variance of 25' for the <br />proposed pool. <br />Schroeder asked If the pcol could be downsized. <br />Swanson noted that by scaling down the pool. It would not be <br />as usable. It would also change the feeling of openness that the <br />property projects.He noted that the pool Is proposed at 684 <br />s.f. and an average pool Is 700-800 s.f. <br />Gaffron noted that the 27.3% hardcover does not Include the <br />water tower. <br />Rowlette felt that the tower should remain for historical <br />reasons. <br />Johnson revised his motion to approval of 27.0% hardcover In <br />the 75-250' zone. Ayes 4, nays 1. <br />Cohen opposed the motion because he felt they should not <br />approve hardcover above the 25% limitation. <br />(#4) #1683 ROBERT F. SUESS <br />2590 WATERTOWN ROAD - <br />PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION - PUBLIC HEARING <br />8:00 - 8:15 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing was <br />noted. <br />T.J. Halslet was present to represent the applicant. <br />Gaffron explained this Is a request for a subdivision of a <br />parcel of 19.7 acres, which is currently two tax parcels, to <br />create two new building sites. The subdivision creates lots next <br />to the Hackberry neighborhood, and will create a 50' outlet along <br />the western edge of the new lots. The sites have been tested for <br />septic systems. He noted that the applicants would prefer to <br />consider the outlet as a private driveway. Gaffron asked how the <br />Commission would Intrepret this subdivision, as a two*or three <br />lot subdivision. He noted the code requires a private road If it <br />serves three residences. He explained the current residence <br />accesses to Watertown Road. He also noted that the outlet in <br />placed so It will accommodate future subdivision of the remaining <br />property to the north. <br />Halslet noted the applicant has no present plans to further <br />subdivide. <br />Gaffron noted the drainage concerns of the City Engineer. <br />Cook has requested topographic maps for the entire property.