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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 18,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3134 David Park,Continued) <br /> Rahn stated in his view a large portion of the driveway could be reduced. <br /> Crosby stated it would be difficult for a vehicle to turn around without the horseshoe. Crosby stated he <br /> could possibly reduce the width of the driveway somewhat. <br /> Rahn stated the driveway could be reduced with one area possibly being widened to accommodate <br /> parking. Rahn indicated the Planning Commission typically reviews hardcover to see whether any <br /> nonessential hardcover could be removed. <br /> Fritzler pointed out there are also two curb cuts,which is nonconforming. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether both garages would remain. <br /> Crosby stated both garages would remain. <br /> Rahn noted structural coverage is not an issue. <br /> Jurgens commented more hardcover is necessary to service two garages rather than one garage and that it <br /> becomes a design issue. <br /> Park stated the applicant is willing to remove approximately 1,000 square feet off of the driveway. Park <br /> stated it is currently very difficult to get a large vehicle around the horseshoe. <br /> Crosby stated he is willing to reduce some of the width of the horseshoe but that it is difficult to <br /> maneuver a vehicle out of the property without the horseshoe. <br /> Rahn stated he does not believe the entire horseshoe is necessary. <br /> Leslie stated in his opinion it is possible to have only one driveway access this property. <br /> Crosby stated if the width of the driveway is reduced on the one side, it would not leave any room for <br /> parking. Crosby stated there is no room on the street to accommodate parking. <br /> Rahn stated it would be easier to determine how much driveway is necessary if there were dimensions <br /> given on the drawing. Rahn stated the Planning Commission does not design driveways and inquired <br /> whether the applicant would like to have his application tabled in order to revise his plans. <br /> Crosby noted he is removing four times the amount of hardcover that is being proposed. <br /> Rahn noted this property has approximately double the amount of hardcover that is normally allowed. <br /> Fritzler reiterated that the City only allows one curb cut. <br /> PAGE 28 <br />