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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Wednesday, July 17,2002 <br /> 5:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#2) #02-2789 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT LLC, Continued <br /> Fritzler pointed out that a sidewalk would adversely impact many driveways. They would <br /> virtually be taking away parking by adding a sidewalk in the cul-de-sacs. Fritzler stated that <br /> sidewalks were no big issue to him on the north or west cul-de-sacs for this reason. He <br /> maintained that people would prefer to walk in the street, uninterrupted, than to continually <br /> dodge bumpers in driveways. <br /> Rahn stated that his first inclination was to require the sidewalks; however, if they affect car <br /> stacking and greenspace, he could not agree. <br /> Gaffron asked Rahn if 50' lots and no sidewalks worked for his neighborhood, which has many <br /> similarities to the proposed cul-de-sacs. <br /> Rahn stated that he lives on a narrow road and it works for them. <br /> Mabusth indicated that she too had supported sidewalks, but cannot do so in lieu of the additional <br /> problems they will create. <br /> Krall stated that she supported sidewalks, however, not if they impact other areas. She indicated <br /> that the applicant would do their best to work them in, if possible, but understood the <br /> Commission would be satisfied if they were not a part of the plan. <br /> Fritzler stated that new issues arise with having to plow the sidewalks. <br /> Mabusth stated that she could support a compromise on Kelley Parkway as well. <br /> Gappa indicated that 41' would be necessary at Willow and other intersections, and <br /> recommended that striping be used to delineate the entire Parkway. He favored the flexibility a <br /> 41' parkway would allow. <br /> Fritzler asked if Johnston had included the parallel parking spaces on Kelley Parkway in his <br /> parking calculations. <br /> Johnston indicated that he had not included those spots in their required parking estimates. <br /> Fritzler felt the parallel parking spots provided on the city street could adequately serve the <br /> development as well. <br /> Johnston argued that speed would not be slowed down effectively by striping. He suggested that <br /> each end of Kelley Parkway remain 41', and something less along the rest of the parkway. If turn <br /> lanes needed to be added later, he pointed out that the applicant would need to do so. Johnston <br /> PAGE 16 OF 22 <br />