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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, May 19, 2014 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 4 of 31  <br />  <br />Gaffron stated to his knowledge it is. <br /> <br />Angela Ciliberto, Applicant, stated the detached underground garage is included in the existing hardcover <br />and is listed as Item No. G. As it relates to the shed, the garage will be made bigger, but with two people <br />living in the house, additional garage space is needed. Ciliberto indicated the shed is utilized for storage <br />of lawn and dock equipment currently. Ciliberto stated they are eliminating the underground garage <br />which they have been using to store some of those items and that they would prefer to keep the shed. <br /> <br />As it relates to the trees, there is one larger oak tree on the right-hand side that pinches up against where <br />the proposed house will be. Ciliberto stated they have concerns about the root system being damaged <br />during the construction process. Ciliberto indicated they would like to retain the tree, but that they are <br />aware that it is a mature tree and that damage of the root system could be an issue. <br /> <br />Gaffron pointed out the oak tree on the overhead. <br /> <br />Ciliberto indicated the ash tree on the other side is in great shape. <br /> <br />Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. <br /> <br />Mark Geer, 3215 Crystal Bay Road, stated he is here tonight representing himself and William Wolfe, <br />who submitted a letter to the City. Geer stated he is in support of Mr. Wolfe’s comments. <br /> <br />Geer noted the road, especially in the spring, takes a lot of abuse from trucks and that the applicants <br />should be cognizant of not damaging the roadway. Geer noted the homeowners currently maintain the <br />road and that it would be helpful if the City takes steps to ensure that the road is repaired if it should be <br />damaged during the construction process. <br /> <br />Mark Zagaria, 3295 Crystal Bay Road, stated in his view the plan is a good improvement and that some <br />setback issues will be resolved by relocating the house. Zagaria stated in his opinion the construction <br />activities can be managed and that he is in support of the project. <br /> <br />Richard Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Road, stated as it relates to the character of David Schmid, he is a <br />person who drives slow through the neighborhood and is helpful to his neighbors. Anderson stated when <br />the trail went in, a culvert was put in there and for years all the water has run onto the subject property. <br />Anderson indicated Mr. Schmid never complained about that and has been a wonderful neighbor. <br />Anderson stated in his view this will be a nice addition to the neighborhood. <br /> <br />Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. <br /> <br />Leskinen stated in her view the proposed location of the house and removing the encroachments to the <br />trail are good, but that she does have concerns about whether the shed is necessary as well as whether the <br />applicants should retain the underground garage rather than retaining the shed. <br /> <br />Lemke stated he is concerned about the area acting as a retaining wall and eventually collapsing. Lemke <br />stated from an aesthetic point of view, the railing would not look great. <br /> <br />Gaffron noted the proposed house is being pushed forward by approximately ten feet and may be close to <br />touching the new structure. Gaffron stated he does not know whether that is an issue but that the City <br />Item #01 - PC Agenda - 06/16/2014 <br />Aproval of Planning Commission Minutes 05/19/2014 <br />[Page 4 of 31]