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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 18, 2013 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 11 of 35  <br />  <br />Landgraver asked how the 50-foot setback relates to the two lots adjacent to Willow. <br /> <br />Abbott stated they would probably lose two lots if they had to reduce the setback and it would be very <br />difficult to do the development under those circumstances. The front yard setbacks across the street are <br />50 feet. A lot of the houses in the sketch plan originally had a 35-foot setback, which was later reduced to <br />a 25-foot setback, which is the City requirement under the RPUD. Abbott stated if they have the ability <br />to stagger the homes a little more, it will add more character to the neighborhood and that they are asking <br />the City to be flexible on the 25 feet. Abbott noted the landscape plan also calls for quite a bit of <br />buffering along Willow as well. <br /> <br />Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. <br /> <br />Justin Noznesky, 2320 Glendale Cove, stated his property borders the northeast corner of this <br />development. Noznesky stated he is not clear on the recreational area and whether that is actually being <br />proposed in the northeast corner. <br /> <br />Gaffron indicated the treed area is conservation area and is depicted as the triangle area, which would <br />abut Mr. Noznesky’s property. Gaffron indicated it is not definite whether that area would become part <br />of the 10 percent recreation area. Gaffron stated it is his belief the applicant is proposing a lineal trail <br />system and that he is showing a potential trail along the boundary between Glendale Cove and this site. <br /> <br />Noznesky asked if that would be a trail. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated the applicant can address what exactly that will be but that it appears to be a trail of some <br />sort. <br /> <br />Noznesky stated from living in Glendale Cove, parking is an issue and that there are only four finished <br />homes in Glendale Cove. In addition, the lots in Glendale Cove have not all been sold and the three <br />remaining lots have been purchased by a developer. Glendale Cove was originally developed in 2007 and <br />it has taken six years to construct five homes. Noznesky stated he is not sure what the normal time frame <br />is for completing a development, but it is a little concerning to see a bunch of empty lots sitting around <br />for a number of years. <br /> <br />Noznesky stated there was also a question about whether or not Glendale Cove is an association. <br />Noznesky stated it is his understanding that would commence once all the homes are constructed. <br /> <br />Gaffron asked what the obligations of the association will be. <br /> <br />Noznesky stated to his knowledge it would cover accessory structures, fences, and general homeowner <br />association obligations. <br /> <br />Steve Kelly, 2340 Watertown Road, asked if the proposed trail is the existing driveway. <br /> <br />Abbott indicated it would be. <br /> <br />Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. <br /> <br />Item #01 - PC Agenda - 01/21/14* <br />Approval of Planning Commission Minutes 11/18/2013 <br />[Page 11 of 35]