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#11-3520 <br />8 September 2011 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />reflect a more functional driveway (with a back-up area), add a sidewalk to the front door and leave a portion <br />of blacktop to address the neighbor's concerns. <br />Planning Staff Recommendation <br />Baldur Park Road as it approaches the point is approximately ±12 feet wide. The Wingerds are proposing to <br />remove a large blacktop apron area in front of the garage, as it is currently oriented, to improve permeability <br />and aesthetics. Some of the blacktop removal is proposed within Puzak's larger easement resulting in at least <br />a ±12 wide driveway before it widens out on Puzak's own property. The removals will not limit Puzak's access <br />to his property. Staff discussed the proposal with Orono Police Chief Correy Farniok and determined that any <br />width in driveway in excess of ±12 feet has no additional emergency access benefit. Puzak spoke at the public <br />hearing and submitted a letter expressing concern regarding the proposed hardcover removals within the area <br />of his easement and emergency vehicle access to his property. The driveway access easements referenced on <br />the applicants' survey are attached as exhibits E & F. Puzak may appear at the meeting to discuss his <br />concerns further. <br />Planning Staff recommends approval of variances to allow 32.8% hardcover in the SW O to 75' zone; 40.3% <br />hardcover within the NE O to 75' zone; and 53% hardcover within the 75' to 250' zone to reorient the <br />driveway. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />The Council should consider adopting or amending the draft approval resolution.