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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 16,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Landgraver commented the Planning Commission knew people would be encouraged to maximize the <br /> housing space and then come back for a hardcover variance when the City approved the 7.5 side setback <br /> and the 20 percent structural coverage limit. <br /> Thiesse noted the hardcover is being reduced in this case. <br /> Landgraver stated one of the positives with the proposal is that the applicants are reducing the hardcover <br /> on the lot. Landgraver agreed that Shadywood Road is dangerous to back out on and that the turnaround <br /> space is necessary. <br /> Lemke moved,Leskinen seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 17-3978,Alexander <br /> Design Group on behalf of Travis Hansberger, 1720 Shadywood Road,granting of a rear setback <br /> variance,a hardcover variance,and lot area and lot width variances. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 11. #17-3977 BRIAN BENSON ON BEHALF OF JIM AND MARY JUNDT, 1400 <br /> BRACKETTS POINT ROAD,SKETCH PLAN,9:45 P.M.—10:05 P.M. <br /> Brian Benson,Builder, was present. <br /> Barnhart stated before the Planning Commission is a sketch plan proposal for a 5-lot single family <br /> residential development. The property consists of 13.78 acres and lies near the southern end of Brackets <br /> Point Road. <br /> The purpose of the sketch plan review is to obtain the feedback from the Planning Commission on some <br /> of the issues associated with developing this piece of property. The main issue is the access to the site. <br /> Bracketts Point Road enters the property at the north end and then cuts to the west side. Within Bracketts <br /> Point Road is an existing sanitary sewer line that serves the area. <br /> The property owner is proposing to vacate the road,relocate it to the interior of the site, retain the existing <br /> sanitary sewer line and protect it with an easement with specific site improvements to protect access. The <br /> southern end is proposed as a cul-de-sac,with separate drives to maintain access to the private road. <br /> Barnhart stated the main policy question is whether shifting the road into the interior of the property is <br /> acceptable. Staff will continue to make sure that emergency vehicle access is maintained. <br /> Barnhart noted by virtue of adding four new lots onto the subject property,traffic will increase on <br /> Bracketts Point Road and will also impact its connection with Shoreline Road to the north. Input from the <br /> County is necessary to determine whether any improvements are necessary at this intersection. The <br /> proposal to relocate the road to the interior of the road will help remove hardcover within the lake yard of <br /> proposed Lots 3,4, and 5. <br /> The other issue is the establishment of average lakeshore setback. When new lake lots are created,the <br /> average lakeshore setback needs to be established at the time of subdivision. <br /> It is Staff's belief that the existing sanitary sewer line will be adequate to service the additional homes but <br /> that will need to be verified. <br /> Lastly,a Conservation Design Plan will need to be completed. A number of trees will need to be <br /> removed to facilitate the road realignment and house construction. <br /> Page 29 of 32 <br />