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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD OCTOBER 19, 1992 <br />ZONING FILE #1768 - CONT. <br />Dr. Omlie stated he is a trauma surgeon which requires him to have <br />quick egress from the property at all times. <br />Chair Kelley asked about the removal of the detached shed. <br />Rowlette reviewed it is used for storage of lawn equipment and a <br />boat. If the shed is eliminated, the boat may end up stored on the <br />property. <br />Johnson asked the size of the property. <br />Rhonda Omlie said it is approximately 1 acre. <br />Ken Larson, architect, felt the island in the middle of the circle <br />drive shown on Plan B is an asset as it will allow additional area <br />for dispersing run -off. <br />Johnson noted that with more intense variance applications with <br />smaller lots, the Planning Commission has consistently requested <br />additional reductions in hardcover percentage. He felt an attempt <br />should be made in this case also. <br />Rhonda Omlie said with respect to hardcover and run -off, the entire <br />east side of the lot is grassed and the drainage flows to that <br />area. <br />Peterson noted his property is set up much the same way and he has <br />a very large vehicle, and concurred with the applicants that it is <br />difficult to maneuver the drive, but felt it was not impossible. <br />Schroeder felt they should give some credence to the response time <br />issue. <br />Rowlette felt the circular drive makes sense for this property, but <br />asked that they consider additional hardcover reductions elsewhere. <br />Cohen felt the circular drive is not the problem, but rather the <br />additional shed and drive. <br />Chair Kelley reminded the applicants that they were aware of the <br />situation when the purchased the property. <br />Rhonda Om I i e stated major portions of the additions to the existing <br />40 residence are covering existing hardcover. <br />