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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 13, 1978 - PAGE 2 He referred to the January 25, 1978 and February 21, 1978 letters from Stephen Pflaum, Tim Adams attorney, and also the March 7, 1978 letter from Tim Adams. He stated that at the last meeting the Commission did not have all the answers they have today. He explained that this plat is a copy of the final plat and that the final plat, my- lars and hardshells have not been prepared yet, until it is approved, due to the exp.,,ise. 'Farm at Long Lak #358 (continued) The Planning Commission questioned the locations of the pro- posed buildings in relation to front, side and rear setback requirements. Hurr informed Mr. Adams that the barn must be 150 ft. from the side lot line. The Zoning Administrator reviewed the setback requirements in the 2 acre zoning district. Tim Adams stated they originally planned a 14 ft. gravel road with 10 ft. of paving. however, now they have decided on a 20 ft. gravel base with 10 ft. of paving down the middle. Jim Olson, City Engineer, stated he had reservations with only 10 ft. of paving over a 20 ft. gravel base because of the safety factor, especially when a car is coming up over a hill. He stated they would prefer gravel only and that it should be 24 ft. wide which would allow for some encroachment. He commented that one of the private roads is about 1,000 ft. long and the other is about 1,200 ft. long and that the minimum standard width for cars is between 11-12 ft. The Zoning Administrator stated Orono requirements are such that if a private road exceeds 500 ft. in length, a wider right-of-way must be provided with a cul-de-sac radius of 50 ft. Hassel stated he was concerned about approving a situation which would be dangerous. Mr. Adams replied they will be changing the purchase agreements to include 20 ft. of pavement and that they plan to include 10 ft. paved areas with several 20 ft. paved areas at critical points. Commissioner Hassel questioned if this would be practical. Jim Olson responded that a person who drives in the area often and is accustomed to the situation would be cautious, but the same would not necessarily be true of a person who seldom drives the roads and is unfamiliar with them. He added that the 10 ft. of paving with gravel on either side will result in erosion and the wearing down of the gravel. Hassel stated he realized aesthetics and dust are a pro- blem, however, he felt the dust problem could be treated in some way and that the safety factors should be resolved.