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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,April 17,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Natural Resources Inventory for Orono)which would not be buildable. Fretham stated a tree study has <br /> been completed and the property is endowed primarily with box elders, and few if any oaks. <br /> Fretham stated in his view they can enhance this property in a number of ways as well as address the <br /> neighbors' concerns. <br /> Thiesse asked if he is aware of all the easements and can handle them. <br /> Fretham stated he is aware of the easements and that they are aware of the view easement which restricts <br /> the homes to one level. Fretham indicated he is considering negotiating a payment to the Powells that <br /> would allow them some flexibility. Fretham stated he would like to have this move along a little further <br /> before addressing that. <br /> Fretham noted there are some encroachments from the neighboring property that they are aware of and he <br /> is willing to work with them as well. In addition,there are some easements that are in the wrong location <br /> and those can be fixed. Fretham stated he is very confident in their ability to sort those out. <br /> Lemke asked if any borings have been done. <br /> Fretham indicated soil borings have been done and they know that nonstandard footings will have to be <br /> done. Fretham stated in today's world with recent technology it is not nearly as complicated as it used to <br /> be. Fretham stated they are not planning to drive pilings and can use a more economical method, such as <br /> helical piers or screw pilings. <br /> Lemke asked whether fill would need to be added. <br /> Fretham stated they will need to have some fill and that they would like to raise the grade around the <br /> homes one to two feet, with some areas as high as three feet. <br /> Thiesse asked if the City has any restrictions on screw pilings. <br /> Gaffron indicated they do not and that there was a project done six to eight years ago elsewhere in Orono <br /> where they utilized screw pilings. <br /> Thiesse asked if an eight-foot driveway is the widest it can go. <br /> Gaffron stated it is, given its location, and that restrictions will have to be placed on it preventing a future <br /> owner from widening it. Gaffron noted there is no way to access the property without a driveway <br /> encroaching into the 0-75 setback. <br /> Thiesse asked if he has spoken with any of the neighbors about the proposal. <br /> Fretham indicated he did speak with two of the neighbors and one of the neighbors had a lot of concerns <br /> since it will no longer be a vacant space to run their dog and other things they have done in the past. At <br /> the same time, Fretham noted the property has been platted as three lots and has been taxed for a long <br /> period of time but the neighbors are aware that things could change. <br /> Page 33 of 48 <br />