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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 /> 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 /> 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 /> Page 50 of 72 <br />