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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 15,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> McGrann asked what Staff would like from the Planning Commission in terms of the trail. McGrann <br /> asked if the trail would be on the west side of the property. <br /> Landgraver noted it is on the west side of the road. <br /> Barnhart stated it would be appropriate to discuss the trail in regards to easements if it is going to be <br /> located outside of the right-of-way. The challenge Staff has in terms of requiring it is that there are not <br /> trail sections to the north and south, but in Staff's view it would be appropriate to acquire an easement at <br /> this point. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the City has been pretty consistent in collecting those trail easements. <br /> Thiesse noted there is a trail to the north and the Planning Commission would be amiss if they did not <br /> request an easement. <br /> Judy Rogosheske, Applicant, stated they have a more recent plat that does not show the line going <br /> through the driveway. <br /> Rogosheske stated she would like to speak to the 15 versus 30-foot setback. Rogosheske stated they do <br /> not want to have to apply for a variance and that they were originally told it was 15 feet. Rogosheske <br /> stated it is her understanding the ordinance says if the structure is 1,000 square feet or less, it has a 15- <br /> foot setback. <br /> Curtis indicated that is correct. <br /> Judy Rogosheske stated their garage footprint is 1,008 square feet,which in round numbers would be <br /> 1,000 feet. Rogosheske noted it is not a home but a garage and that in her view the 15-foot setback would <br /> be appropriate. Rogosheske stated the other reason it would be appropriate is if the City requires 30 feet, <br /> they then would control the woodlands all along the south facing part of the new owner's lot. <br /> Rogosheske stated they do not have a view to the north, so they would have no issue with the 15-foot <br /> setback. Rogosheske stated in her view it would be far more important for the owner of the new lot to be <br /> able to control the existing trees in that area. <br /> Rogosheske stated they do not want to have to apply for a variance so they will submit to the 30-foot <br /> setback if that is what the Planning Commission determines appropriate, but that they would request the <br /> 15-foot setback. <br /> Rogosheske stated they are all for trails, and that when they originally purchased the property 33 years <br /> ago,they actually owned Old Crystal Bay Road because there was never an easement granted. <br /> Rogosheske stated they eventually did give an easement to the City and that they would appreciate a bike <br /> path along the road <br /> George Funk, Applicant, indicated the line would move a little bit if they are required to go with the <br /> 30-foot setback. Funk stated the lots would have a cleaner look with the 15-foot setback and it would also <br /> give more flexibility to the homeowner. <br /> Funk stated they will submit a new survey before to the City Council meeting. Funk stated the driveway <br /> access is actually an old farmer's access road. Funk stated that road actually goes down and has a dip in <br /> Page 18 of 53 <br />