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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 15,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2789 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT, Continued) <br /> Krall stated that the townhomes are designed to be accessed by steps, unlike the loft homes,which <br /> need to be kept at or near grade. <br /> Rahn asked if the three storied start at grade. <br /> Krall indicated that the underground parking allows them to start at or just off grade. <br /> Smith inquired about possibly tilting the loft buildings slightly. <br /> Krall stated that, currently,the proposal places the driveway to the underground parking at the end <br /> near public works in order to avoid giving residents views of public works. The applicant would <br /> prefer to avoid that scenario and use a wall or fence with landscaping to further shield the facility. <br /> Johnston stated that, from an engineering standpoint,the townhomes are designed to sit up slightly <br /> so that people sitting on their porch are at eye level with those walking by. <br /> Rahn asked about the intended parking for the townhomes. <br /> Johnston stated that the applicant would like to see parallel parking on Kelley Parkway,which would <br /> allow 28' plus parking. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the street width could be expanded without undue burden. <br /> Johnston asked if it was truly necessary to widen the streets at the loss of greenspace. <br /> Krall noted that if the streets were much wider, you would encourage people to cut around each <br /> other. <br /> Johnston stated that they have tried to conserve as much green space as possible. <br /> Krall asked if a compromise of 21' to 22' would be possible, noting that 28' or more would be <br /> difficult. <br /> Weinberger stated that staff has concern about public works vehicles on the Parkway and access for <br /> bike traffic. <br /> Johnston stated that providing bituminous trail for bikes on one side and sidewalk on the other is <br /> PAGE 24 of 36 <br />