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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 19,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit stated with half a dozen homes,you will have a greater percentage of them using the street for <br /> parking. <br /> Abbott stated if you took out all the driveway cuts,you are left with a little over 200 linear feet and it <br /> would allow some parking on the roadway. If Staff feels parking will be a huge issue,Abbott indicated <br /> they could come up with another plan. <br /> Landgraver stated what happens is that people will use Hackberry Park to park and that he suspects that if <br /> there is a 4`�'of July party,they might use the park and then walk across the street. <br /> Gaffron stated you also need to take into account snow storage with cul-de-sacs. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the Planning Commission typically considers parking in their applications and <br /> that they should not underestimate the need for pre-planned parking. <br /> Leskinen commented in her view it is a good looking development and this type of housing is needed in <br /> that area. Leskinen stated in her view the parking is a concern and needs to be addressed up front than <br /> trying to address it down the road. <br /> Schoenzeit stated one of the benefits to the development would be the extra parking spaces. <br /> Abbott asked how difficult it would be to relocate the creek closer to the back or in another spot. <br /> Gaffron stated in his view it would be difficult since there are wetland issues. Gaffron concurred the <br /> creek is in an awkward location but that trying to change it significantly will not be simple given the <br /> wetland regulations. <br /> Berg noted there are utility easements in that area as well. <br /> Abbott stated the egg-shaped area is thought to be a cattail pond and that they are considering that area for <br /> the storm water pond. Abbott indicated he is not sure if that will be allowed. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> 6. #13-3596 CITY OF ORONO,ZONING STUDY—ACCESSORY USES AND <br /> STRUCTURES,8:22 P.M.—8:43 P.M. <br /> Gaffron stated Staff and City Council have expressed a concern that the City's provisions do not <br /> adequately regulate an accessory use or structure. The Council, back in November, adopted a moratorium <br /> on accessory uses and structures not listed in the code, and a study is underway to look at what kind of <br /> standards should be in place. The moratorium is in effect until August 13,2013. Staff is in the early <br /> stages of the process to review the existing standards. <br /> Tonight's initial discussion is going to focus on a review of the performance standards that are in place <br /> and also take a look at those items that are not listed in the zoning code as accessory uses but are <br /> generally permitted"as incidental".Those things could be something like flagpoles,mailboxes, garden <br /> boxes and garden trellises. They are common, incidental items that people see and people expect they can <br /> just do or have. <br /> Page 19 of 23 <br />