02-16-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday,January 19,2016 6:30 dclock p.m. careful consideration should be given to protecting the existing mature trees on the property as well as installing additional landscaping in the lake yard to obscure the contrived swale to be created. This installed landscaping should not further block views of the lake from adjacent properties. Comments from some of the neighbors were received this weekend and have been provided to the Planning Commission. There are also some neighbors in the audience tonight who may wish to discuss the application. Planning Staff recommends approval of lot area, lot width and street setback variances as requested in conjunction with the proposed plan. Noting the absence of identifiable practice difficulties inherent to the property to support a variance, Staff recommends denial of the variance to permit construction of fencing exceeding 42 inches in height. Staff also recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions: 1. A haul route shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval and inspection prior to commencement of hauling from the site. The property owner shall be responsible for repair to roadways for any adverse impacts; 2. Submittal of a detailed landscape plan which accomplishes the direction of the Planning Commission and City Council; 3. Upon completion of the project, an as-built survey shall be submitted reflecting conformance with the approved plan. The site will be evaluated from an erosion and sediment control risk perspective prior to release of escrow funds; 4. Existing trees should be protected from grading and trucking through snow fence or similar measures. The applicant and property owner shall also comply with the recommendations of the City Engineer and the requirements of the other involved regulatory agencies. A preconstruction meeting involving all relevant parties shall be held following the issuance of the building permit at least seven days prior to permit commencement of any grading wark, following any approvals granted by the City Council. Landgraver asked if the Planning Commission is not to consider the second driveway issue. Curtis indicated that is correct. Leskinen asked if the grading is to improve the view. Curtis stated the applicant should address that but that in Staffls view that is what it appears to accomplish. Curtis stated adjacent to the home on the left side, there is a little bit of a build-up and the applicant has provided some overheads illustrating the elevations. Curtis stated the excavation will not be visible except from Shadywood. Sven Gustafson, Stonewood, LLC, stated as it regards the conditional use permit, they would be removing the earth in order to create a larger walkout on the property. Gustafson stated if the lot was not so deep, the amount of dirt to be removed would not be so great. At the lakeside of the home, approximately six Page 19 of 30