09-19-2011 Planning Commission Packet

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� MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,August 15,2011 6:30 dclock p.m. access is not inhibited. The amount to be removed is an area approxi.mately 17 feet wide and exceeds the current width of the road. 1, Landgraver stated it sounds like the request is to incorporate that sliver into the hardcover calculation, and then subject to a review of the easements,whether certain hardcover should be maintained. Schoenzeit stated they are going to direct the applicant to create a new survey showing that additional sliver in their hardcover calculations and they are also going to direct the City Attomey to provide an � opinion that the correct amount is being removed. Landgraver stated what is unclear is what the lanb age in the blue easement is and what are the requirements. � Curtis displayed the blue easement document on the overhead. Schoenzeit stated as long as you have a 12-foot wide path,that would constitute good access and any excess hardcover should be removed. Puzak noted the fire°department is akeady on record requesting 20 feet. Curtis stated she did speak to the police chief and fire chief and that their comments were regarding the restricted access that resulted from the placement of the pole and the boulders. Puzak stated there is more than 12 feet on the existing street and even more if you consider existing gravel. The Uniform Building Code•requires 20 feet. Puzak stated he would object to the hearsay that the 12 feet is allowable when it is not. Schoenzeit stated the City attorney has stated that 12 feet is fine. Wingerd stated if it is 20 feet,then everyone further down on Baldur Road is in violation. Schoenzeit moved to recommend approval of Application#11-352Q,Harold and Sandra Wingerd, 1376 Baldur Park Road,granting of hardcover variances per staff recommendations,subject to the applicants submitting,prior to the application going to the City Council,a completely updated survey showing sidewalks,adequate and accurate turnarounds,the proposed hardcover for the driveway,including the sfiver that is being re-added and what is to be removed,and also subject to the City Attorney confirming from the language contained within the blue easement that the Planning Commission is not requesting more hardcover to be removed than what is allowed. Thiesse asked if the City Attorney should also review whether the hardcover in the purple area is required. Schoenzeit stated the City Attorney should review the hardcover in total for the application versus what should remain. Thiesse seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. Page � 23 . .