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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 /> Rahn noted the proposed public road improvements have been taken care of. <br /> Abukhadra expressed concern that the building pad would be reduced for Lot 6 if it is considered a back <br /> lot. <br /> Gundlach indicated the approximate same building pad would remain as what currently exists. <br /> Rahn noted Item 7,Rural Oasis Study,would need to be determined by the City Council. <br /> Leslie pointed out that if the driveway is required to be located off of Fox Street, a number of trees would <br /> need to be removed, which would detract from the guidelines of the Rural Oasis Study. <br /> Abukhadra noted eight to ten trees would need to be removed. <br /> Rahn stated that issue could be eliminated if the guesthouse were removed. <br /> Jurgens suggested a detailed plan of that area be provided to the City Council. <br /> Gronberg stated they would review the location of the trees and use of retaining walls. <br /> Rahn suggested the applicant consider a plan that reduces the need to eliminate trees. Rahn inquired <br /> whether the current pad is located 30 feet from the top of bluff. <br /> Gundlach illustrated the location of the bluff and the existing house, and pointed out that the existing <br /> house does not meet the 30-foot setback from the top of the bluff and that any future house would need to <br /> be shifted to the west and north. Gundlach noted the applicant's interpretation of the top of the bluff is <br /> incorrect. <br /> Rahn stated it appears the consensus of the Planning Commission is to remove the two existing access <br /> points off of Fox Street. <br /> Leslie moved,Kempf seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3097, 1745 Fox Street, <br /> approval of preliminary plat subject to,one,the elimination of the existing access onto Fox Street at <br /> the time the new road is completed; two,proposed lot 6 be considered a back lot; three,the top of <br /> bluff and 30-foot setback be corrected on the final plat plans; four,revised plans meeting the city <br /> engineer's expectations are required as part of the final plat; and five,subdivision approval is <br /> subject to the standard park dedication and storm water and drainage trunk fee. VOTE: Ayes 6, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 7 <br />