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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 /> A very small wetland was delineated within existing Lot 3. If it is determined that filling of this wetland <br /> is required,mitigation may or may not be necessary. The applicants are well aware that the majority of <br /> the property is a filled wetland and likely will require extraordinary measures such as pilings in order to <br /> support homes. <br /> Each of the proposed two lots exceeds the minimum acreage requirements. Lot 1 consists of <br /> approximately 0.6 acres in area and Lot 2,being platted as a back lot given the unusual property shape <br /> and access limitations,more than meets the 150 percent lot area requirement at approximately 1.4 acres. <br /> Each lot exceeds the 100-foot width requirement. <br /> The front/back lot configuration was recommended by Staff as the most conforming method of converting <br /> these three lots into two. The existing driveway easement with cul-de-sac becomes a limiting factor for <br /> development of the site and cannot be counted towards lot area. In order to convert the three lots into two <br /> lots,a new,relocated access corridor to get past proposed Lot 1 is necessary. <br /> The Planning Commission should consider the following issues: <br /> 1. Applicants should be asked to address how they plan to resolve the noted easement and/or <br /> encroachment issues,including the Powell view easement;the potential sewer connection <br /> encroachment from the adjacent home at 3560 Ivy;and the deck and driveway encroachments <br /> from 3560 Ivy. <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission have any concerns regarding mitigation of the impacts to <br /> floodplain,wetlands and trees that are likely with this proposed development?: Site re-grading <br /> over much of the property is anticipated with the proposed plan. <br /> 3. Access to the property for development/home construction is likely to be very difficult and will <br /> likely require heavy vehicles needing to access the property on a very narrow road and minimal <br /> accessibility without impacting the immediate neighbor. Contractor parking is likely to be <br /> difficult. The impacts to the neighborhood during the construction process,and especially to the <br /> Page 47 of 72 <br />