07-20-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ' � ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 15,2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. Curtis stated the Council can choose to table, approve, or deny the application. McGrann stated he is not sure the Planning Commission needs to see it again to hear the neighbor's concerns if they can address the City Council. Lemke stated he is not sure it is the obligation of the Planning Commission to make sure it is convenient for the neighbors to voice their opinion in person. Lemke noted the Planning Commission heard Mrs. Rokke's voice mail and that they need to make their decision based on what has been presented. Schoenzeit stated what is being sent forward is very compliant. Thiesse stated in response to Ms. Delaney's comments, the drive�vay appears to be where it is allowed and that it is a vast iinprovement to wliat is there now. Thiesse noted the Planning Commission is not in the business of redesigning plans. Delaney noted there were no elevation plans from the side so they do not know what the grade of the driveway will be. Delaney commented it would be nice to know where the driveway entrance is proposed to be and what the elevation will be. Delaney stated she has a concern that headlights are going to be shining into her house. Thiesse stated the elevation is 968' and the driveway will be coming downhill just as fast as her driveway. Thiesse stated it appears there property is lower than hers. Delaney stated her property is lower than this property. Thiesse asked if she drives uphill to get to her property. Delaney indicated she does. Delaney stated she has a concern when they leave the house. Delaney stated there has never been a driveway there and that it would be nice to see some elevation plans. Thiesse stated that would not provide any more information as to the location of her house and that the Planning Commission does have side view elevations in the Planning Commission packet. Page 36 of 79