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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 20,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3097 Hashem Abukhadra, Continued) <br /> Gundlach stated it should be determined by the Planning Commission whether Lot 6 is functionally a <br /> back lot. <br /> Gronberg indicated they are not opposed to having access off the outlot but noted the setbacks may be <br /> affected for Lot 6 if it is considered a back lot. <br /> Gundlach pointed out back lots require 150 percent of the setback requirement of the zoning district, <br /> which means 75-foot front and rear setbacks would be required as well as 45-foot side setbacks. <br /> Gundlach noted the existing house appears to meet those requirements. <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing. <br /> Duncan MacMillan, 1820 Fox Street, indicated he has resided on Fox Street since 1920, and expressed a <br /> concern regarding the future development of this lot. MacMillan stated his family is in the process of <br /> arranging for a permanent easement on their land to restrict construction on their property. <br /> MacMillan indicated the Fox Street area has always been a rural area and it should be considered a rural <br /> area on the Rural Oasis Study. MacMillan stated in his opinion the moratorium on developments affected <br /> by wetlands should be applicable to this property. <br /> MacMillan expressed a strong concern regarding the location of the driveway onto Fox Street,noting that <br /> there is not a 400-foot visibility. MacMillan stated his concerns relate to the amount of traffic and that <br /> the driveway should be relocated on the other side of the pond. MacMillan stated he would like to know <br /> why the driveway could not be relocated as he suggested. <br /> MacMillan noted the speed limit on Fox Street is 35 miles per hour but that cars readily exceed that limit. <br /> MacMillan expressed concerns that the rate of travel on this road and the location of the driveway could <br /> contribute to accidents. <br /> Rahn stated the Planning Commission has discussed the location of the driveway on a couple of occasions <br /> and that they are relying on Staff and the city engineer regarding the sight lines and visibility. <br /> Gundlach illustrated the existing grade of the road on the overhead,noting that there is approximately 400 <br /> feet of stopping distance from the crest of the hill to the new access. Gundlach stated it is her <br /> understanding that 300 feet is needed for a 30 mile per hour road. Gundlach stated Lot 6 is located at the <br /> crest of the hill. <br /> MacMillan stated in his view the proposed location of the driveway is dangerous and requested the <br /> Planning Commission take his concerns into consideration. <br /> Rahn stated the Planning Commission has discussed the location of the driveway numerous times and that <br /> the driveway in its current location has been found to be safe. Rahn stated the property owner does have <br /> PAGE 4 <br />