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MINUTES OF THE <br /> - ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 8. #04-3007 Harold and Mildred Bower, 1925 Lakeview Terrace,Variance and Amendment to City <br /> Wetland Map. <br /> The applicant was not present. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Bremer moved,Chair Mabusth seconded,to table Application#04-3007 Harold and Mildred Bower, <br /> 1925 Lakeview Terrace. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 9. #04-3008 Steven Valek and Ralph Palmer,4720-4750 Tonkaview Lane,Lot Line Rearrangements, <br /> Public Hearing(7:57-8:04 p.m.) <br /> Steven Valek, 4720 Tonkaview Lane, and Ralph Palmer,4750 Tonkaview Lane, applicants,were present. <br /> Kempf stated for the record that he has a business relationship with Steven Valek,though it has nothing to do <br /> with the issues at hand,he will abstain from discussion and the vote. <br /> Curtis introduced the application for re-plat approval to create three(3)lots where five(5) lots(four tax <br /> parcels)currently exist. Currently, out of the four existing lots only one meets the area and width requirements <br /> of the LR-1B Zoning District. After the re-plat,two of the three lots will meet Zoning Ordinance regulations <br /> with respect to area and width. The proposed New Lot 2 at 0.8 acre will meet 80%of the lot area and at 132' <br /> wide will meet over 80%of the lot width requirement. Curtis recommended approval of the subdivision of <br /> the re-plat with the stipulation that the existing driveway at 4720 Tonkaview Lane be abandoned and relocated <br /> entirely within the property boundaries of this lot. She advised no park fee or stormwater trunk fee would be <br /> required because the re-plat results in a reduction of the number of lots rather than lot creation. <br /> Steven Valek,4720 Tonkaview Lane, expressed his intention was to straighten lot line between Lots 1 and 2 <br /> and using some of Lot 4 and also to get a permit for a garage,though because the driveway would need to be <br /> changed, he is not seeking a garage permit now. He explained that where the existing house sits and where the <br /> current driveway lies appears to be the most attractive to the property. Mr. Valek stated he is trying to get Lot <br /> 2 as close to conforming as possible but has no current intention to build on it. <br /> Chair Mabusth asked Mr. Valek what his plans were for Lot 2. Mr.Valek responded he will continue to live <br /> in his house and has no immediate or future plans for Lot 2. <br /> Ralph Palmer,4720 Tonkaview Lane, concurred with Mr.Valek's comments. Mr. Palmer stated it is an <br /> advantage to have the lot lines straightened and to create one lot from the existing two lots. <br /> Chair Mabusth asked for public comments. There were none. <br /> Bremer asked for information about a similar application before the Planning Commission from about one <br /> year ago. Gaffron advised there one a lot line rearrangement for property across the street that required some <br /> easement revisions. He stated the main concern is at point of property sale because the Lot 2 may become less <br /> valuable with a permanent driveway easement running across it. Gaffron suggested a condition be placed on <br /> the existing driveway at 4720 Tonkaview to be abandoned and relocated entirely within the property <br /> boundaries of the lot upon sale of Lot 2. <br /> Mr.Valek asked how this would affect Lot 3 if he built on Lot 2 and kept the driveway on Lot 2. <br /> Gaffron explained the driveway would need to be abandoned and relocated only if persons other than Mr. <br /> Valek owned Lot 2 or Lot 3. <br /> Page 20 of 40 <br />