Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 15,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Leskinen asked if the correspondence from the other neighbor is based on the old driveway location. <br /> Curtis indicated that neighbor did not have the benefit of the revised plan since it was only submitted <br /> today but that she is present tonight. <br /> Jeff Jagwell, Builder, stated he has not prepared any formal response to the concerns raised. Jagwell <br /> indicated they recently purchased the property from McGuire within the last 30 days and since then have <br /> prepared a plan for review by the City. Jagwell indicated they have done extensive work in order to <br /> minimize the impacts or the boundaries of the property. <br /> Jagwell stated it is his understanding there is a building pad that is allowed on the property, but given the <br /> setbacks, it will make the building site too narrow,which is the reason for the variance. Jagwell stated <br /> they realized the existing structure was too close to Orono Orchard Road and that the new structure will <br /> need to be relocated. Without a variance, it is unlikely anyone could construct anything on the property. <br /> The existing residence is currently vacant but could probably be inhabited with some updates. Jagwell <br /> stated in his view it will be beneficial moving the house further back from the road. <br /> Jagwell stated the impacts to the neighbors were a great concern and that they have done extensive work <br /> in designing a new structure. Jagwell noted the driveway has been reconfigured and in their view they <br /> have come up with the best solution. Jagwell indicated they looked at a side-loading garage so it would <br /> be a straight shot rather than wrapping around the front of the property but that a variance is still required. <br /> Jagwell indicated they also attempted to preserve certain sight lines that would be of benefit to whoever <br /> resides in the house. <br /> Leskinen asked if the revised plan will have the garage facing Orono Orchard Road with the driveway <br /> coming off of Woodhill. <br /> Jagwell stated in their view that is the best configuration for that structure. Jagwell stated he is not sure <br /> what the width of the driveway is on the survey but that it appears to be wider than what will be <br /> necessary. Jagwell indicated they will narrow it down if possible. <br /> Leskinen asked if the location of the house has changed on the revised plan. <br /> Curtis indicated the house has not changed. <br /> John Brunello, Applicant, noted the Rokkes raised concerns about the impact on their house. Brunello <br /> pointed out the location of the Rokke house and noted that they are not asking for variances to the north <br /> and east setbacks. Brunello pointed out the setback that is being requested and noted that they are <br /> actually moving the house away from their residence rather than towards their house. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 8:58 p.m. <br /> Jane Delaney, 1315 Woodhill Avenue, stated she has a few concerns regarding this project and that this is <br /> the first time she has seen this plan. Delaney stated one of her concerns is the fact that they are moving <br /> the house within the setbacks required by the City closer to the Rokkes. <br /> Delaney stated it is also difficult to tell where her driveway is in relation to the proposed driveway. <br /> Delaney noted the driveway measures 20 feet wide on the plan and that she is curious to see where the <br /> proposed driveway is. Delaney noted she sent a letter expressing some safety concerns with the location <br /> Page 22 of 53 <br />