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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,January 18,2010 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#10-3438 DNA PROPERTIES,LLC, 1535 BOHNS POINT ROAD,CONTINUED) <br /> Gronberg stated on the lot closest to Mrs. Sweatt's lot,in order to obtain a walkout,they have pulled the <br /> building lot away from the minimum setback in order to construct the swale. They plan to maintain as <br /> many of the trees as possible on the lot but some trees would need to be removed in order to construct the <br /> driveways. They are also willing to look at how the driveways can be configured to prevent headlights <br /> from shining into the neighboring homes. <br /> Kang asked whether any steps can be taken to address the construction traffic and noise. <br /> Curtis stated there are set hours that construction is allowed and that the police should be called if those <br /> hours are not adhered to. Curtis indicated that one lane should also remain open at all times. <br /> Gronberg indicated it is likely the houses will be constructed at different times and that these are smaller <br /> houses that are being proposed,which should be less of an issue than during the construction of the big <br /> house. • <br /> Feuss asked whether the soils are suf�cient to support three houses. <br /> Gronberg indicated soil boring tests would be taken at the time of construction to ensure that the soils are <br /> appropriate. <br /> Chair Kang closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in his view the houses fit the lots and meet the minimum setback requirements. <br /> Kang concurred with Commissioner Schoenzeit's comments and indicated she does understand the noise <br /> and traffic concerns raised by the neighbors. Kang noted that the residents do have some recourse if the <br /> noise and traffic concerns get out of hand. <br /> Schwingler asked whether the only time this application would come back before the Planning <br /> Commission again would be if a variance is requested. <br /> Curtis stated that is true. <br /> Berg noted that Staff would determine whether the height of the houses meets the City's regulations at the <br /> time the building permit is requested. <br /> Curtis recommended Mrs. Sweatt talk to staff later if she still has a concern regarding the building height. <br /> Schwingler noted the lots do meet code for this zoning district and that there is going to be preservation of <br /> the mature trees whenever possible. Schwingler encouraged the developer to discuss the project with the <br /> neighbors whenever a house is going to be constructed. <br /> Schoenzeit moved,Berg seconded,to recommend approval of Application#10-3438,DNA <br /> Properties,LLC, 1535 Bohns Point Road,Preliminary Plat,subject to the recommendations of the <br /> City Engineer's report. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Page 6 <br />