06/15/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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• • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 15, 1992 2110 SUGARWOOD DRIVE - DRIVEWAY REALIGNMENT - CONT. Bonner said there is actually a 13' drop from the street to the rear of the lot and that is the primary reason for the original retaining wall. He said they have chosen to enter the property at the only spot which is relatively the same grade as the street. Mabusth noted the Mr. Bonner had received a copy of the architectural contracts when he purchased the property from Mr. Rebers. Peterson asked about interfering with the existing utilities. Bonner said the drive is right on grade, and the utility companies have indicated they do not have a problem with the location. Cudd has agreed to relocate the stop box if they wish. It was moved by Chair Kelley, seconded by Rowlette, to recommend approval of the request to revise the driveway alignment for Charles Cudd Company, 2110 Sugarwood Drive. Ayes 2, nays 2. Peterson voted nay because he felt the building had no intent to construct the driveway as originally proposed. Bellows voted nay also. Mabusth said she thought the straight alignment through the retaining wall was very attractive, but would destroy the bass wood. The house was located at the only position given the topography of the property. Bonner said they could use the straight alignment, but it appears that they would be asked to meet the letter of the law, not the spirit of it. Bellows said she would change her vote if given assurance that this would not happen after - the -fact again. Bonner suggested that the covenants be changed to give builders more flexibility. Bellows explained that the intent of the covenants was to make the builder gain approval prior to construction. Chair Kelley said Bonner should have read through the covenants prior to beginning construction. ( #10) REPORT BY PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE There was no report. 14