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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 /> (14. #04-3016 HENRY LAZNIARZ, Continued) <br /> approval should address the Issues for Consideration the staff recommendation, as found on Page 8 and 9 of <br /> the Staff Report,May 14, 2004. <br /> Henry Lazniarz, applicant,conveyed that there is now an easement agreement with the Mary Dunn for road <br /> access to Brown Road. The agreement has been submitted to the Dunn's. <br /> Tom Goodrum, Schoell and Madson,planner for the applicant, explained that in an effort to preserve the <br /> property physical amenities and to create a residential enclave with clustering the homes,the house pads are <br /> 50' x 80' and are expecting estate-style homes to built. Mr. Goodrum commented the layout features a massed <br /> relationship and does not now force additional homes next to the two back to back homes on the south. He <br /> expressed the plat layout was redesigned to accommodate the neighborhood and the Planning Commission's <br /> concerns from earlier meetings. Trees loss will occur but is focused into one area with the clustering of the <br /> home sites and are looking to plant boulevard trees and providing perimeter screening with trees looking both <br /> inward and outward. He indicated the 18% slopes though not very long provide a natural setting for walkout <br /> style houses. <br /> Mr. Lazniarz added the road placement is proposed where the existing driveway is now to minimize site <br /> disruption. <br /> Mr. Goodrum concluded by stating the house will be custom-built and sensitive to the site,noting the grading <br /> plan shown probably is exceeding what will occur. <br /> Chair Mabusth asked for information about the final slopes behind the house pads. Mr. Goodrum <br /> explained there is a 6' drop over 50' distance which is a 12% slope. Mr. Lazniarz assured the Planning <br /> Commission that even though the plans indicated house pads 50' x 80' as a conservative example,he expects <br /> no actual house to be constructed to that size. Mr. Lazniarz added their intent is to maximize the space <br /> between homes. It was confirmed that only one principal structure with attached garages are proposed for the <br /> site. <br /> Chair Mabusth invited comments from the public. <br /> Kevin Bigelow, 32 Apple Glen Road,Long Lake, questioned if the plans still propose using their dead-end <br /> road. Mr. Lazniarz confirmed the PRD only proposes the extension of sewer and water from Long Lake. <br /> Chair Mabusth offered Mr. Bigelow a copy of the Staff Report, dated May 14, 2004, for more information. <br /> Doug Coleman, 140 S. Brown Road, Kallestad Acres, asked for confirmation of the proposed rear yard <br /> setbacks. It was confirmed there would be a 50' rear yard setback to the Kallestad Acres lots and at least 75' <br /> setback to creek. <br /> Sandy Coleman, 140 S. Brown Road,Kallestad Acres, asked if the existing home would remain. She was told <br /> that the plans indicated the existing home would be kept on site. <br /> Mr. Lazniarz stated the sewer and water easement will be run down the easement with Dunn's and it will be <br /> provided sewer and water as part of the agreement. <br /> Mr. Coleman asked for more information about the removal of trees and final slopes at the knoll. Mr. <br /> Goodrum explained that from the Kallestad Acres property there is a 50' setback and no grading is expected <br /> within this setback, so that no trees will be affected within 50' of the Coleman's lot line. <br /> Page 34 of 40 <br />