07/19/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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1� J MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 19, 1993 ZONING FILE #1841 - CONT. Riddler stated he never had a problem in this area in the past and the same sized culvert has been there for many years. Smith stated in an effort to reduce hardcover in the 0 -75' zone she would like them to consider relocating the drive through an existing opening in the wooded area thereby reducing tree removal. Longman stated this is not feasible because of the following: the curve would be too narrow to maneuver, they would lose mature trees, and the slope would be in excess of what the code allows. Mrs. Cornelius reminded them that they could have subdivided the property and then there would be even more hardcover than presently. Rowlette stated she has a difficult time approving this when the previous two applicants were asked to remove all hardcover in the 0 -75' zone. She stated she would never have voted in favor of the original application knowing the location of the proposed drive. She remembered visiting the property during that application process and stated she did not see the existing drive in the 0 -75' zone. Riddler stated the drive had been there for many years. Rowlette asked if it was located on the survey. Mabusth stated the survey did not locate that portion of the drive as it was intended to be removed with the total redevelopment of the property. Longman noted Bruce Vang, the City Inspector, did locate the existing drive on aerial photos. Schroeder called for a recess from 8:05 to 8:15 p.m. Mabusth pointed out the aerial photos indicate two driveways from the property. The property owner indicated he used the loop portion of the drive for maintenance of the property near the lake, but the portion connecting the loop and the exit to the road was never used and became overgrown. Schroeder clarified that there never was a loop connection between the two drives as currently proposed. Riddler concurred.