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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 18, 2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3102 J. Sven Gustafson, Continued) <br /> Fritzler stated he has a concern if the sewer is unable to be connected. Fritzler inquired whether there are <br /> any septic sites available on this lot. <br /> Gustafson stated two septic sites have been identified on the lot but that they would like to hook into the <br /> sewer line. <br /> Fritzler stated he is not in favor of the side lot variance and that the turnaround could possibly be <br /> relocated. <br /> Gustafson stated they would prefer to save the existing two trees. <br /> Winkey inquired whether the driveway needs to be angled a certain way in order to allow someone to <br /> back out. <br /> Alexander stated it is largely due to function and that they are unable to construct a side-loading garage <br /> given the amount of room available. Alexander stated with a front-loading garage,more of the garage <br /> would be visible. Alexander pointed out if this lot were located in a different zone, it would have <br /> different side yard setbacks. <br /> Rahn stated in his view there are ways to design a home to fit onto a 50-foot building pad and that he <br /> agrees with Staff's recommendations. <br /> Kempf indicated he also is in agreement with Staff's recommendations and that the side yard setbacks are <br /> important in protecting the rights of the neighbors now and in the future. Kempf commented it is possible <br /> to construct a very nice residence on this lot. <br /> Bremer stated some of the houses recently constructed on Watertown Road had the same issue with the <br /> side yard setback and that she has some qualms whether 30 feet is the right number for the side yard <br /> setback but that in her view 15 feet is not sufficient. <br /> Gustafson inquired whether a small portion of the garage could stick within the side yard setback. <br /> Bremer stated that would be less intrusive on that side of the property but noted that the whole length of <br /> the house on the other side of the lot would be within the side yard setback. <br /> Alexander stated typically a 50-foot wide house is going to be a simpler house, and that given the size of <br /> the lot,the house would be located deeper, which would be more intrusive to the neighbors. <br /> Rahn stated proximity to the adjoining properties is a main concern <br /> Gustafson stated a deeper house would be out of conformity with the rest of the neighborhood and would <br /> look out of place. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />