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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, November 17, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#11) #03-2961 NINA WILDMAN, 745 SPRING HILL ROAD, PRELIMINARY <br /> PLAT, Continued <br /> Carlson asked if the City could cover the zoning of this subdivision specifically by limiting <br /> future development altogether. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth stated that, unfortunately, the City cannot spot zone. <br /> Gaffron asked whether this proposal would put a future planning commission in an <br /> awkward predicament. <br /> Rahn questioned whether road width will alone limit development. <br /> Bremer asked if the outlot or driveway could be jointly owned by the three property <br /> owners. <br /> In that case, Gaffron indicated that easements would suffice. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth questioned the dock situation and why the Wildman's had allowed <br /> the neighbor dock access. <br /> Winston stated that, historically, the neighbor to the north had run a dock all the way <br /> across the wetland to reach the water,which was not allowed. The Wildman's then offered <br /> to let this neighbor position their dock on their property. <br /> Gaffron stated that there was no specific code that applied to Lake Lydiard and mentioned <br /> that the dock easement could be based on a simple handshake agreement which could be <br /> an issue with potential new owners. <br /> Winston stated that the neighborhood has an informal agreement that the trail is open to the <br /> lake, which is marked with wood chips. She noted that this was one of the nice things <br /> about the neighborhood in general and she hoped that Orono would not get too picky about <br /> overseeing where the neighborhoods trails are located. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth moved, to recommend approval of Application #03-2961, Nina <br /> Wildman, 745 Spring Hill Road, granting the Preliminary Subdivision based on the <br /> findings that all standards for development of the lots within the natural environment <br /> lake area of Lydiard Lake to be satisfied, no bluff impacts, and all setbacks have been <br /> met; accessing via a private driveway on lot 1 subject to the standards set forth, <br /> creating an outlot for future potential subdivision of lots 1-2-3 with access granted to <br /> lot 2, requiring restrictive covenants to limit development for 30 years on lots 1-2-3, <br /> noting that road improvements will consist of a loop; and no standard be set limiting <br /> the number of docks on Lydiard Lake, subject to all other fees and staff <br /> recommendations, Park Commission review, approval of the variance for lot width of <br /> PAGE 29 of 41 <br />