02-20-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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MTNUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION � Tuesdly,January 16,2007 � � • � 6:00 o'clock p.m. ' � (#07-325�BPS Properties, Continued) Zullo iu�uired what Fire Code dictates as far as the road and cul-de-sac. Gaffion stated due to the number of proposed lots on the road,there would need to Ue a 28-foot road and would more than likely Ue without curb and gutter to give it a more rural look. Gaffron stated there would Ue private wells arid septic. Gaffron pointed out the maxitnum length of a cul-de-sac is 1000 feet Uul noted the City has approved a number of roads in excess of that length, and,that the minimum tut-�iing surface is 80-feet in diameter. Sticlrney stated the potential placement of houses works well in the area and allows for the sh-uchires to reiiiain relatively hiddeii. Gaffi•on inquired whether the applicant has considered defining the various house�Iacements�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 coiYidors in case someone would want to coiistnict an accessory struchire towards the back. Sticlrney stated the only neighbor that woudd 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. ' � � Stickney 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 Ue considered when attempting to preserve areas of a development is to determine whefiher it should be platted as au outlot or a conservation easement. Kem�f stated in his opinion an outlot provides better protection. Kempf inquired whether the . coiiservatiou easements and covenants would Ue part of the final plaii. . Sticlaley stated they would have covenants in place that�vill show the tree preservation agreement and the , easements,etc., once the plans Uecome more finalized. . Ralui inquired whether there is a reason that Lot 6,Block 2, only has 30-feet of footage. Stickney stated tl�at lot could be chaiiged slightly. Rahn commented if that lot is changed,it would provide inore opiions for a driveway. Gaffron inquired whether there is any inteiit to provide a comtection to Watertovv�i Road. 1'AGE 21 .