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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 17,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 25 feet wide connecting at Walters Port Lane. Curtis indicated she is not sure if it is intended to be an <br /> emergency connection or an active connection,which needs to be clarified. There are also a number of <br /> items related to the layout of the driveway that requires clarification. The Planning Commission should <br /> provide direction to the applicant on those items. <br /> Leskinen asked if the shifting of the lot lines is creating a non-conformity on one lot that is currently <br /> conforming with regard to width. <br /> Curtis indicated it is. Curtis stated the lot line rearrangement makes the Walters Port property conforming <br /> with respect to lot area and width but changing the Pence Lane property. Curtis stated there is some <br /> conflicting information but that she believes the applicant intends to add one acre to the Walters Port lot. <br /> Curtis stated that lot appears to be just under at this point. <br /> Sue Dunkley stated their home on Walters Port Lane was constructed in 1958 on a small lot. Dunkley <br /> indicated they moved in in 1984 and remodeled the home in 2008 on the same foundation. Dunkley <br /> stated the lot is very small and currently is less than a half-acre. Dunkley stated they are going to <br /> purchase the neighbor's property so additional land can be added to the Walters Port lot. <br /> Thiesse asked if at the end of the day they are proposing two conforming lots. <br /> Dunkley indicated they are. <br /> Vogstrom stated they are trying to figure out the best access for the three properties. At the present time <br /> the Walters Port property is really not an easy access for emergency vehicles so they are taking a look at <br /> the bigger picture and how that can be improved. <br /> Dunkley noted that driveway was not intended to be a public access but just to make it easier for <br /> emergency vehicles. <br /> Curtis asked whether it would be gated. <br /> Vogstrom indicated it would be a strobed gate that would open automatically. Vogstrom stated they are <br /> attempting to mitigate the impact to the wooded area. <br /> Dunkley indicated they would like to avoid the need for a 24-foot wide road if it all possible. <br /> Vogstrom stated they have spoken with the Fire Chief about their plans and the possibility of adding <br /> sprinkler systems to each home. Vogstrom indicated they are looking to have Outlot C conforming from <br /> the gate all the way down to Walters Port with a hook around for fire accessibility. The driveway would <br /> service the three homes. The reconfiguration would allow the cul-de-sac to be reduced somewhat. <br /> Vogstrom indicated they are working with the neighbors on the proposal. Vogstrom noted that neighbor <br /> currently has an easement and is fine with the driveway being reconfigured since it would help them <br /> retain their privacy and provide for better emergency access. Outlot A would connect to Walters Port and <br /> the driveway would be shared by the Dunkleys and the new lot. Vogstrom noted some of the driveway <br /> hardcover would be removed as part of the project. <br /> Page 12 of 20 <br />