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" MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 15,2015 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> Barnhart stated the applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval to create one new 2.01 acre dry <br /> buildable lot from the original 6.85 acres. The existing house, garage, and other structures would remain <br /> on the one lot and the new lot to the north, Lot 1, would be vacant. Old Crystal Bay Road forms one <br /> boundary and Fox Street is the other major road in the area. <br /> The proposed subdivision is in conformity with the guiding for this area and generally conforms to the 2.0 <br /> acre dry-buildable and 200-foot width standards of the RR-1 B zoning district. The existing septic system <br /> site that serves the house will be used to provide service to the lot to the north and the proposed <br /> alternative site will be located on the north side of Lot 1. <br /> The main issue Staff has identified concerns a future trail along Old Crystal Bay Road South. The <br /> Comprehensive Plan identifies a trail along Old Crystal Bay Road on the west side. The Planning <br /> Commission should discuss the merits of an easement for trail purposes adjacent to Old Crystal Bay <br /> Road. <br /> Another issue identified is the fact that the existing garage has a 15-foot setback and the ordinance <br /> requires a 30-foot setback. Staff has visited with the property owner about adjusting that line and it can <br /> be accommodated to meet the setbacks. The applicant has requested some feedback from the Planning <br /> Commission on that item. <br /> The last issue is that the septic system is within the setback line of the property line to the north, and the <br /> applicant has indicated he can adjust that line. <br /> Access will be off of Old Crystal Bay Road. A Conservation Design Plan was completed per City <br /> ordinances and identified tree areas that should be preserved and a couple of wetlands. The Conservation <br /> Design Plan did identify those wetlands and the retention of the drainage ways to continue to feed those <br /> wetlands. The trees largely consist of maple and white pine. <br /> The applicant will be required to pay a park dedication fee and stormwater and trunk drainage fee. <br /> Staff recommends the Planning Commission discuss the following issues: <br /> Page 25 of 79 <br />