08-17-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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' MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,July 20, 2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. Gaffron asked if his driveway is coming in off the main road or off of Ridge. Radintz stated their main driveway access is off of Dickey Lake Drive and would not be affected by this but that potentially his parking area would be. Radintz asked if the City would ever sell that piece of land so it could be developed for other uses, Gaffron stated the parcel that is owned by the City is devoted to a well and well house and that he cannot imagine the land would be sold off for another purpose. Gaffron stated in his view it will be around for a long, long time. Radintz asked if access to there would be off of Pine Ridge, which barders between the Otten property and the neighboring property. Gaffron illustrated the proposed easement that would service the house and also the piece of land being acquired by the City. The easement that is being acquired would require a new driveway in the corner of the property. Gaffron stated he is not sure what the future use of the property will be that is owned by Cliff Otten but that it is his assumption it will continue to have a residential structure on it. Lemke asked if the City would take care of the rezoning and would not be the responsibility of Cliff Otten. Gaffron indicated it would be a joint effort. Landgraver asked if there are any restrictions on the well building. Gaffron stated to his knowledge the City is not planning on constructing another building. Edwards stated one of the reasons for pursuing this option for the second well was its proximity to the existing well house, which has sufficient capacity to handle both wells. The only structural difference that will be seen other than the dirt road is the actual wellhead where it comes out of the ground. That structure would be the approximate size of the lectern. Landgraver noted there is a buffer along the Sugar Woods development. Acting Chair Landgraver closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Schoenzeit noted they will be doubling the amount of water supply for the City. Gaffron indicated it is a 300 to 400 foot deep well and the majority of the residents' wells are in the 100 to 200 foot range. No expectation that it will affect the individual wells in the neighborhood. Lemke moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 15-3758, City of Orono and Clifford Otten, granting of a lot line rearrangement and rezoning of 2251 Pine Ridge Lane and PINS 34-118-23-22-0019. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. 5. #15-3753 CITY OF ORONO PARK COMMISSION,LYDIARD BEACH,VARIANCE, 8:21 P.M.—8:27 P.M. Page 17 of 25