11-16-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 19, 2015 6:30 dclock p.m. Acting Chair Landgraver closed the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. Lemke noted there is a support letter in the packet from a neighbor. Gaffron stated to his knowledge that neighbor lives two or three houses to the east. The Planning Commission reviewed the issues for consideration outlined in Staff's report and found that the property owner is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner and that the variances will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Gaffron stated he does not want to take this to the Council until an updated survey has been submitted. Landgraver stated in his view the recommendation for the existing driveway is appropriate and that it would be difficult to back down the driveway if it is narrowed. Schoenzeit stated he would recommend a dual approval in the event the foundation is not useable. Schoenzeit stated the numbers are acceptable but the location should be optimized for the least number of encroachments. Schoenzeit moved, McGrann seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 15-3789,The Broadway Group,LLC,3590 North Shore Drive, per Staff recommendations, and the additional dual approval that if the existing foundation is not to be used,that the resulting new location is optimized for new construction and that this does not go to Council without an updated survey. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. 6. #15-3790 CITY OF ORONO, PIN#34-118-23-22-0020, OUTLOT C, EAST WILLOW WOOD,VACATION,8:17 P.M.—8:28 P.M. Gaffron stated the City is proposing a vacation of the easement that exists over a piece of privately owned road outlot. Before a decision on Highway 12 was made, the City had plans to have a backage road between the commercial and residential properties. That decision was made back in 1990. Once a Page 24 of 44