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ti r <br /> • ' MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 20,2005 <br /> • 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> 5. #05-3097 HASHEM ABUKHADRA, 1745 FOX STREET, SUBDIVISION,6:10 P.M.—6:36 <br /> P.M. <br /> Haskem Abukhadra,Applicant,and Mark Gronberg, Surveyor, were present. <br /> Gundlach noted this applicant appeared at the April Planning Commission meeting to discuss a <br /> preliminary plat application in order to create six lots on one block, including construction of a private <br /> roadway. The total acreage is approximately 58 acres,with slightly over 20 acres of dry buildable. The <br /> zoning district requires a minimum of two dry buildable acres. The application was tabled in April to <br /> allow a full engineering and septic review. Gundlach noted revised plans have been submitted and <br /> reviewed by the city engineer and septic inspector. <br /> Gundlach indicated there are ten issues outlined on pages two and three of the Planner's report that should <br /> be discussed. <br /> Staff is recommending approval of the preliminary plat with the following five stipulations: <br /> 1. The existing accesses onto Fox Street be eliminated at the time the new road is completed. <br /> 2. Proposed lot 6 be considered a back lot for zoning purposes. <br /> 3. The top of bluff and 30-foot setback be corrected on final plat plans. <br /> 4. Revised plans meeting the City Engineer's expectations be required as part of the final plat. <br /> 5. Subdivision approval is subject to the standard park dedication and storm water and drainage <br /> trunk fee. <br /> Gundlach requested the Planning Commission review whether the existing guesthouse should be allowed <br /> to remain on the property. <br /> Gronberg stated the city engineer has recommended that access to the guesthouse be connected to the <br /> road serving the main house. Gronberg indicated the garage doors on the guesthouse face north to Fox <br /> Street and that it would be necessary to put a sharp bend in the driveway and eliminate some trees in order <br /> to connect it to the road serving the main house. Gronberg stated the property owners have utilized this <br /> entrance for approximately 30 years and they would like to retain the current access. <br /> Gronberg questioned why Lot 6 should be considered a back lot given the amount of frontage on Fox <br /> Street. <br /> Gundlach indicated there are potential safety issues on Fox with a future access and that if the access is <br /> going to be off the private road through the outlot, Lot 6 would have the configuration of a back lot. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />