06/21/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 21, 1993 KENNETH FIGGE, 2004 SUGARWOOD DR - CONT. Peterson stated this may help water move faster to the Gill residence to the east. Nolan felt if the filling were allowed, it may help to creating ponding on the property to the west. Mark stated the area to be filled is a pothole. Nolan stated he would be more interested in a permanent solution. Mark answered to make a gu I I y through the trees to get to the swal e area, they need to fill this pothole. Lindquist stated he is not comfortable with anything but a permanent solution. Mabusth noted the property owners /developers have indicated they intend to seek approval of a conditional use permit in the near future to implement a more comprehensive plan to solve the drainage concerns. Peterson polled the Commission and all were interested in a long- term solution. Rowlette referred to the handout explaining the covenants to builders. Condition #3 refers to "landscaping structures ", and she stated they must define this term. She noted major discussion during the PUD process in developing the covenants. Mitchell stated no one dreamed that sidewalks would be prohibited as the covenant is largely negative and it does not prohibit sidewalks. He added most residences have sidewalks to their front door. Nolan asked the builder if he would consider the removal of the half circle shaped structure at the end of the sidewalk. He agreed there is natural opening for the sidewalk and there appears to be a need to provide a walk to the front door. Mark stated the half circle structure was only provided for aesthetics and ties in with the other development on the property. He felt the walk fits in with the style of the home. • It was moved by Peterson, seconded by Rowlette, to recommend approval of the request from Kenneth Figge, 2004 Sugarwood Drive, to install a 12' wide curved drive. Ayes 6, nays 0. 20