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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, April 18, 2005 <br />6:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(#05-3102 J. Sven Gustafson, Continued) <br />Fritzler stated he has a concern if the sewer is unable to be connected. Fritzler inquired whether there are <br />any septic sites available on this lot. <br />Gustafson stated two septic sites have been identified on the lot but that they would like to hook into the <br />sewer line. ····•···•"·-·-.. ········--------------------------------------------- <br />Fritzler stated he is not in favor of the side lot variance and that the turnaround could possibly be <br />relocated. <br />Gustafson stated they would prefer to save the existing two trees. <br />Winkey inquired whether the driveway needs to be angled a certain way in order to allow someone to <br />back out. <br />Alexander stated it is largely due to function and that they are unable to construct a side-loading garage <br />given the amount of room available. Alexander stated with a front-loading garage, more of the garage <br />would be visible. Alexander pointed out if this lot were located in a different zone, it would have <br />different side yard setbacks. <br />Rahn stated in his view there are ways to design a home to fit onto a 50-foot building pad and that he <br />agrees with Staffs recommendations. <br />Kempf indicated he also is in agreement with Staffs recommendations and that the side yard setbacks are <br />important in protecting the rights of the neighbors now and in the future. Kempf cmmnented it is possible <br />to construct a very nice residence on this lot. <br />Bremer stated some of the houses recently constructed on Watertown Road had the same issue with the <br />side yard setback and that she has some qualms whether 30 feet is the right number for the side yard <br />setback but that in her view 15 feet is not sufficient. <br />Gustafson inquired whether a small portion of the garage could stick within the side yard setback. <br />Bremer stated that would be less intrusive on that side of the property but noted that the whole length of <br />· the house on the other side of the lot would be within the side yard setback. <br />Alexander stated typically a 50-foot wide house is going to be a simpler house, and that given the size of <br />the lot, the house would be located deeper, which would be more intrusive to the neighbors. <br />Ralm stated proximity to the adjoining properties is a main concern <br />Gustafson stated a deeper house would be out of conformity with the rest of the neighborhood and would <br />look out of place. <br />PAGE 20