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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,August 21,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3225 875 WBW,LLC, Continued) <br /> Kempf inquired whether the only windows would be the higher transient windows. <br /> Carlson indicated that is their intention. <br /> Jurgens stated there are issues with the Fire Code that would have to be addressed. <br /> Kempf indicated he is in agreement that the wetlands be included in the outlot. <br /> Kempf commented that the neighbor buffer would be taken away with the zero lot line and that he does <br /> not see the advantage to it. <br /> Carlson stated the advantage relates to the interior layout of the units and that there would be essentially a <br /> wall there with the transient windows located up higher. <br /> Gaffron stated a three-foot separation may be necessary to have transient windows. <br /> Rahn stated there are issues with a zero foot lot line and suggested the applicants consider at least three <br /> feet between the units. <br /> Johnston stated the building code is the biggest issue with the zero lot line. <br /> Kroeger inquired whether there would be an egress issue with the zero lot line. <br /> Carlson stated the bedrooms would be located on the other side of the unit and that egress may be an issue <br /> if someone would like to put a bedroom in that area. <br /> Gaffron pointed out Unit 8 is right up against a steep slope and that he has a concern there is not going to <br /> be ample screening from the Luce Line. <br /> Kempf indicated he did walk the Luce Line this afternoon and that there are a number of houses that are <br /> very close to the Luce Line that do not have much screening. Kempf stated there are also power lines that <br /> run between this property and the Luce Line and that it appears the view from the Luce Line is not a <br /> significant issue given the elevated power lines and the lower rooflines. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether the Planning Commission would prefer a vegetated slope versus a retaining <br /> wall. <br /> Kroeger commented that walls tend to be more dangerous. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the slope at its steepest is a 1:1 slope. <br /> Gaffron stated there is a 1:1 slope for approximately 15 feet. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />