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� <br /> MINUTES OF THE ' <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 15,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <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 tiine 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 /> of the driveway. Delaney indicated she has a single driveway close to the curb and it is a dangerous <br /> situation since the road is used as a back entrance to Woodhill Country Club and there is a fair amount of <br /> traffic. Delaney stated to add another driveway in close proximity to hers seems like it will create more <br /> problems. <br /> Curtis illustrated the location of the proposed driveway. <br /> Delaney stated she also walked the property with Mr. Brunello and he indicated that they were simply <br /> measuring points from the survey and not from the lot lines. Delaney stated after looking at the plans, <br /> they do appear to be lot lines and that it would be nice to have a better visual of where the house will be. <br /> In addition, Delaney stated there is a city easement of 30 feet that was taken at the time Woodhill Avenue <br /> was widened. Delaney stated slle thougl�t she saw something in Staff's report that said that was one <br /> reason why the variance should be granted. <br /> Delaney stated the neighbors are not opposed to a new residence since the existing structure is rundown, <br /> but that the proposed location does not seem to be an appropriate place for a driveway. Delaney stated <br /> she would like to see the driveway more towards the rear of the house and there are more options for the <br /> layout. Delaney stated there is also a significant amount of hardcover. <br /> Page 34 of 79 <br />