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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 19,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> over some of the other homes in the neighborhood. Gustafson noted this house is very similar in size to <br /> most of the other homes from a footprint standpoint. There will be 2,880 square feet on the main floor, <br /> which is smaller than most of the other homes in the neighborhood. From a width standpoint, it is also <br /> very similar to many of the other homes in the neighborhood. Gustafson stated the proposed house is <br /> similar to almost all of them, including Mr. Coward's house. <br /> Coward stated the proper visual should be looking at the house from the street and not from an overhead <br /> view. Coward noted along Heritage Lane in one section the land rises approximately six feet and a 6-foot <br /> fence would make that a wall of 12 feet. Coward stated the developer has maximized the height of the <br /> house, and because it will be so close to Heritage Lane, it will loom over the street. <br /> Leskinen asked where the grade would be measured from if a conditional use permit was granted and the <br /> earth is moved to make it a walkout. <br /> Curtis indicated it would be measured from existing grade. Curtis stated removal of the material exposes <br /> more of the basement or the lower level of the home and that they are not building up like is typically <br /> done to create a walkout. The walkout is being created by the dirt being cut out. Curtis stated she has not <br /> done a height analysis of the home but that the height will be measured from today's grade and the <br /> applicants will be required to conform to the basement definition and height requirements. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the house will be six feet into the ground. <br /> Landgraver asked if this property is part of the Foxhill homeowners association. <br /> Mrs. Coward indicated it is not. <br /> Landgraver noted the existing homes in Foxhill could someday be two stories tall as well if they are torn <br /> down and rebuilt. <br /> Curtis indicated that is correct. <br /> Leskinen asked where the driveway access would be. <br /> Curtis stated the applicant is proposing two driveways, one off of Heritage Drive and one off of Heritage <br /> Lane. Curtis pointed out the two access points. <br /> Leskinen asked if there will be any access off of Shoreline. <br /> Curtis stated there is not for a driveway except for the possible dump truck access, which would be at the <br /> end of the swale. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if this house is compared to the white house that is for sale, they appear to be of similar <br /> size and character. <br /> Thiesse noted the Heritage neighborhood was constructed around this lot and that it once had a Shoreline <br /> address as well as a driveway out to Shoreline. Thiesse stated it is nice to be sensitive to the Foxhill <br /> neighborhood but that this is really a part of the other neighborhood in this area. Thiesse indicated he is <br /> in agreement that the house fits the lot and the neighborhood to the west. <br /> Page 22 of 30 <br />