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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,September 18,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Peterson stated it is very typical in the development world to max grade the site and keep the footprint of <br /> the building down two to three feet depending on the type of soil. Once it is backfilled in,everything fits <br /> in nicely. Peterson indicated they have hauled in over 40,000 yards of fill and that they would rather not <br /> haul in more fill. Peterson stated they are just trying to get clarification on whether it is proposed or <br /> existing. <br /> Schoenzeit stated he is not interested in granting a variance to the height. <br /> Thiesse stated he would rather see the 30-foot height restriction complied with and that his understanding <br /> is that the existing grade would be the proposed ground in this situation. Thiesse asked whether Staff sees <br /> any issues with doing it that way. <br /> Barnhart stated holding firm to the 30 feet is appropriate and that Staff can address the proposed versus <br /> existing. <br /> Thiesse stated he would like to keep the 30 feet solid and base it off of the proposed grading plan. <br /> Leskinen moved,Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 17-3969,David <br /> Weekley Homes,Orono Preserve RPUD Agreement Amendment,with the understanding the <br /> height of the homes will be limited to 30 feet based on the proposed grading plan. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> (Recess taken from 8:33 p.m. to 8:37 p.m.) <br /> 6. #17-3964 MARY SCHOMMER,3635 TOGO ROAD,SKETCH PLAN,8:37 P.M.—9:06 <br /> P.M. <br /> Mary Schommer,Applicant, was present. <br /> Curtis stated this is a sketch plan for a proposed subdivision of a 2.34 acre property to create a total of <br /> three lots where one lot currently exists. The property is currently zoned LR-1C, One Family Lakeshore <br /> Residential, with a prescribed density of one unit per 1/2 acre. From a density standpoint,the proposal is <br /> consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> The northern property would be accessed off of Togo Road where the current home exists and two <br /> additional lots are proposed to access off of Northern Avenue on the south. The lots range in size <br /> between 0.51 and 0.91 acres. All lots provide the minimum lot width measured at the front setback. The <br /> proposed sketch shows the applicable setbacks and the resulting building pad areas. The project will be <br /> served by City water and sewer. <br /> A wetland has been delineated near the center of the property. The size and location of the wetland <br /> impacts the buildable area of the southern two lots. City Code requires that each sewered lot provide 0.5 <br /> acres minimum of contiguous dry buildable area. It does not appear that this standard can be met for <br /> proposed Lots 2 and 3. No house plans have been provided with the sketch plan. <br /> Unless otherwise amended,the homes will need to meet all applicable city standards. A Conservation <br /> Design plan will need to be completed as required by City ordinance. <br /> Page 17 of 21 <br />