01/17/2007 Planning Commission Minutes

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday,January 16,2007 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#07-3257 BPS Properties, Continued) Zullo inquired what Fire Code dictates as far as the road and cul-de-sac. Gaffron stated due to the number of proposed lots on the road,there would need to be a 28-foot road and would more than likely be without curb and gutter to give it a more rural look. Gaffron stated there would be private wells and septic. Gaffron pointed out the maximum length of a cul-de-sac is 1000 feet but noted the City has approved a number of roads in excess of that length, and that the minimum turning surface is 80-feet in diameter. Sticlrney stated the potential placement of houses works well in the area and allows for the structures to remain relatively hidden. Gaffron inquired whether the applicant has considered defining the various house placements on the lots to help reduce the ability to have structures over the backs of the lots so there would not be any negative impacts on views of wildlife corridors in case someone would want to construct an accessory structure towards the back. Sticlrney stated the only neighbor that would really see anything of this development would be Mark Gronberg. . Gaffron suggested certain areas be restricted by covenants on what can or cannot be constructed in certain areas: , Sticlrney stated the goal is to have covenants dictating those types of items. Stickney pointed out there , would be an easement over Lot 1 and part of Lot 2 and that they would be constructing a woodchip trail along Watertown Road. � � Gaffron stated one question that should be considered when atfempting to preserve areas of a , development is to determine whether it should be platted as an outlot or a conservation easement. Kempf stated in his opinion an outlot provides better protection. Kempf inquired whether the conservation easements and covenants would be part of the final plan. Sticlrney stated they would have covenants in place that will show the tree preservation agreement and the easements,etc., once the plans become more finalized. Rahn inquired whether there is a reason that Lot 6,Block 2, only has 30-feet of footage. Sticlrney stated that lot could be changed slightly. Rahn commented if that lot is changed,it would provide more options for a driveway. Gaffron inquired whether there is any intent to provide a connection to Watertown Road. PAGE 21 .