02/16/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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i MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 16, 1993 ZONING FILE #1803 - CONT. Sathre reviewed the problems with the placement of the future road. He felt if the future roadway speeds were reduced a more appropriate placement could be realized. Mitchell asked why the road couldn't be widened in the same location if needed in the future. Mrs. Carpenter, 480 Russell Avenue, expressed concern about the potential cul -de -sac location. She noted in the previous application, it was suggested the road be widened to the south. She felt the road should be widened to the north to provide the least amount of impact to her property. She said she is not opposed to the back -out apron. Henry Kingman felt during the original subdivision of the area, all these issues were addressed and provided for. Mitchell noted the Country Club does not object to a hammer -head turnaround along the Carpenter property, or a complete road outlot and the roadway could be moved further to the north. He said they wish to follow as near as possible the existing road as the curve is sharper, but the slope is gentler. He addressed the upgrade to the road after the construction of the new residence. Bellows noted that per the code during the development of the third lot, the road must be upgraded to a private road. Mabusth asked Carpenter if they have access across Outlot A. Carpenter said they are allowed to use the outlot, but it is not feasible to do so. Mitchell confirmed that Carpenters do not have an easement over the driveway. Cohen questioned if they intend to create a road which will require a four -wheel drive to access during the winter months. Mitchell said it is a desireable piece of property that those who purchase are willing to make the sacrifice to get up the hill. Bellows clarified that streets and roads are a major safety issue and they have an obligation to make it safe for emergency vehicles in a safe manner. C!