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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 /> (11. #04-3012 ROGER D. O'SHAUGHNESSY, Continued) <br /> Mr. O'Shaughnessy explained they eliminated a detached guesthouse and now are proposing an attached guest <br /> accommodations with no kitchen in it. It is only bedrooms with a family/living room area and a cabinet for a <br /> coffee pot or whatever, and not intended to be a kitchen. <br /> Chair Mabusth stated she did not think the guest rooms meet the City's criteria for requiring a conditional use <br /> permit. Gaffron concurred, as long as there is no kitchen and it is attached to the main residence. <br /> Jurgens referred to the Jundt letter and its concerns about too much drainage and asked for information about <br /> the potential flooding area. <br /> Mr. O'Shaughnessy stated that when he spoke with Ms. Jundt she expressed concern for too little drainage. <br /> Curtis explained Ms. Jundt is concerned about walls or berms blocking surface drainage. <br /> Jurgens asked the applicant to explain the proposed tile collection system. <br /> Mr. O'Shaughnessy pointed out the low point on Brackett's Point Road, at about 931.5' or 931.8',noting the <br /> lakefront elevation is 931.0' resulting in very little slope. He explained the drain tile would assist in moving <br /> water into the permeable soils. There is a break in the berm at a point where the water comes across the road <br /> normally. He stated they will not be accelerating the water at all and the addition of walls and the little berms <br /> will not change the water flow. Mr. O'Shaughnessy advised that he sent copies of his plans to the names on <br /> the Property Owners List attached to his application. <br /> Chair Mabusth indicated the City Engineer and the MCWD would review the applicant's storm water <br /> management plans. <br /> Bremer initiated discussion on the safety issue raised in Ms. Jundt's letter and asked the applicant if he had this <br /> reviewed by his consultants. <br /> Mr. O'Shaughnessy stated he had not had a traffic engineer look at it,though his architect and landscape <br /> architect believe the plans will provide good visibility at the driveway entrance. He offered to move the <br /> driveway if a more safe location is determined,though he would prefer to keep the driveway off the eastern <br /> edge to maintain privacy. <br /> Kempt commented about the traffic created by sightseers traveling on Brackett's Point Road although they <br /> travel slowly, about 5 mph. He also pointed out that the tree trimmers recently had flattened the silt fencing on <br /> the subject property and this needs to be attended to. <br /> Mr. O'Shaughnessy stated he contracted with the firm who removed the former house to maintain the silt <br /> fencing. <br /> Chair Mabusth asked for a description of the proposed mesh fencing material. Mr. O'Shaughnessy <br /> commented that he did not really like the mesh-style fencing anyway and, if the fence were approved,he <br /> would prefer to a more open and accessible style fence. The primary intent of the fence is for a dog and for <br /> privacy and safety. <br /> Chair Mabusth stated her support for the prairie restoration along the lakefront. <br /> Jurgens asked about the purpose of the 40'8" tall chimneys. Mr. O'Shaughnessy explained the chimneys are <br /> for fireplaces but his request to the architect for a `collection of cottages on the shore' was the basis for the <br /> house's contemporary design. <br /> Page 25 of 40 <br />