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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 22,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3086 Philip and Cassandra Ordway, Continued) <br /> Mr. Ordway indicated they did meet several times with City Staff and did review the survey and site <br /> plan. Ordway indicated they met between a half hour and a hour, asked for comments from Staff, and <br /> requested that it be approved. Ordway stated they were informed it could not be approved until it was <br /> submitted. It was also pointed out by Staff that a wetland delineation was required. Ordway indicated <br /> there was no comment at that time regarding the bluff. <br /> Ordway stated a follow-up letter was sent requesting any comments on the plan but that they did not <br /> receive any. Ordway stated that is not an issue tonight. <br /> Ordway indicated since that meeting they went ahead and submitted a number of plans and were <br /> notified within 24 hours following submittal that the top of the bluff was incorrect. <br /> Rahn commented that it was an unfortunate situation but that the Planning Commission has to make a <br /> decision on the application submitted before it this evening. Rahn stated he is unsure whether any <br /> variances would be allowed given the size of the lot. <br /> Bremer commented this property is unique with an odd-shaped building pad but that this is not a typical <br /> hardship lot due to the large building pad available. Bremer stated she has a concern sending this <br /> forward to the City Council since this is new construction and that typically the City prefers all <br /> requirements be met whenever possible to make the structures conforming. <br /> Ordway stated the problem lies with the driveway and where to locate it. Ordway stated in his view this <br /> proposal is an improvement over what currently exists and that if their application is not approved,they <br /> would be looking at improving what currently exists. <br /> Bremer commented limiting the impact to the area is important. <br /> Leslie stated the most compelling argument is the location of the driveway and that the entire building <br /> pad may not be available given the situation with the slope of the driveway. Leslie inquired what the <br /> footprint of the structure is and how large the garage would be. <br /> Ordway stated it is a two-car garage,with approximately 3600 square feet on the first floor of the house <br /> and approximately 2600 square feet on the second floor <br /> Leslie stated he is positive some type of house could be constructed on this lot without the need for any <br /> variances but that the driveway may dictate the location of the house. Leslie inquired whether the <br /> retaining walls and grading would be eliminated under this plan as well as the setback variance for the <br /> deck. <br /> Ordway stated they would be eliminated and that they no longer are proposing a walkout. <br /> Rahn stated the Planning Commission has to consider the plan that is before them and not what the <br /> applicant has proposed tonight. <br /> PAGE 18 <br />