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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (9. #04-3027 Brenshall Development on behalf of Thomas James Properties,LLC, SW Corner <br /> of Old Crystal Bay Road and Highway 12, Sketch Plan—continued) <br /> Fritzler asked about the exterior finish proposed for the houses' sides and rear. Mr. Johnston replied <br /> those sides would be sided with `hardy planks'. <br /> Gaffron remarked that with the moratorium, minimum standards could be developed. <br /> 7. Should the developer be encouraged to develop a plan that includes townhouses along the <br /> adjacent right-of-ways and develop single family lots in the interior? <br /> Chair Mabusth stated this issue had already been addressed. <br /> 8. Should the wetland be treated as an amenity to be shared with the entire development? <br /> Chair Mabusth stated this issue had already been addressed. <br /> 9. With development at a density somewhat new to the City, to protect the aesthetics of the existing <br /> rural development, and also to protect future owner's of these properties, would specific exterior <br /> finishes for the buildings help lessen the density impacts? <br /> There was a consensus that specific exterior finishes for the buildings would lessen the density <br /> impacts. <br /> 10. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Gundlach pointed out the current plan shows approximately a 13' front yard setback when measured <br /> from the edge of the right-of-way. Under this setback a large vehicle has the potential to overlap into <br /> the right-of-way by 8'. Staff would recommend that a revised plan incorporate a 30' front yard <br /> setback measured from the edge of right-of-way and/or sidewalk easement. <br /> Mr. Johnston responded that a 30' front yard setback, larger rear yard setbacks, wetland buffers, a <br /> public right-of-way plus a 50' driveway would render the site unbuildable. <br /> As part of the moratorium, there was a consensus that a standard should be included to not allow <br /> vehicles parked in driveways to extend over the sidewalks, as well developing other appropriate <br /> standards. <br /> Rahn questioned the driveway encroachments. Mr. Johnston explained their decision to not use <br /> `zipper' lot lines and that by turning the house pads, it resulted in the encroachment. <br /> Chair Mabusth questioned the proposed structures' rear setback, especially adjacent to Hwy 12. <br /> Mr. Johnston and Gundlach confirmed the proposed rear setbacks would be 50' on existing Hwy 12, <br /> 30' on the bypass and 35' on Old Crystal Bay Road, all are typical of.5 acre rear yard setback <br /> standards. Gundlach pointed out the subject property is adjacent to major roadways and encouraged <br /> the Planning Commission to consider if the current minimum standards were appropriate. Gundlach <br /> suggested a buffer yard be implemented to alleviate problems on high traffic areas, such as arterials <br /> and collector streets. <br /> Page 19 of 22 <br />