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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 /> Fretham stated as it relates to the 8-foot driveway,they could possibly do two four-foot sections with a <br /> two foot spacing in between to provide a wider driveway. <br /> Gaffron stated the City has not allowed strip driveways in the past and that the entire width is counted as <br /> hardcover. <br /> Thiesse asked if most of the trees will be gone as a result of the fill. <br /> Fretham indicated it is likely that most of the trees will be removed but they will be planting better trees <br /> with higher sustainability. A tree quality study has been completed and a number of the trees are storm <br /> damaged or of poor quality. Fretham indicated they have not created a landscape plan at this point but <br /> that they do plan on planting additional trees with some longevity. <br /> Thiesse asked if he has any concerns about the possible mitigation. <br /> Fretham stated they will be doing some floodplain mitigation. <br /> Gaffron stated the 931.5 contour is the 100-year floodplain elevation. <br /> Landgraver asked if there is a small wetland on the property. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the location of the wetland on the property. Gaffron stated it would be difficult to tell <br /> that it is a wetland if you were standing on the property. <br /> Fretham indicated they are proposing to relocate that wetland to the point. <br /> Thiesse asked if they will be bringing any materials into the property across the lake. <br /> Fretham commented that might be one way to address some of the construction traffic concerns. Fretham <br /> noted the property is two acres and that they can create some onsite construction traffic parking as well to <br /> alleviate concerns with neighborhood street parking. In addition, wood chips can be put down on a <br /> temporary basis to avoid compacting the ground. <br /> Thiesse asked if the footprints shown in the sketch plan drawings are their best guess. <br /> Fretham stated in his view the footprints are fairly representative of what will be constructed unless they <br /> are required to abide with the one-story level. Fretham stated Staff would like to see a 15-foot setback <br /> instead of the 10 feet that is shown, which they are open to changing. Fretham stated it was laid out the <br /> way it is because they were cognizant of the neighbor's concerns. <br /> Thiesse asked if there is a 15-foot setback required. <br /> Gaffron indicated it is 15 feet. Gaffron stated with this type of a subdivision and this kind of an odd lot <br /> configuration,the City may need to make some specific yard designations for this site since it will not fit <br /> into a specific code. Gaffron stated in his view 15 feet is totally reasonable for that setback from <br /> proposed Lot 1. Gaffron stated he is not sure whether there is any possibility of moving one of the lot <br /> lines or putting it at an angle. Gaffron stated this is one of those situations where there needs to be <br /> attention to details. <br /> Page 34 of 48 <br />