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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br />Monday, July 6, 2015 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Bryce Johnson asked if it would be 8 percent of the 45 acres. <br />Gaffron stated technically it would be 8 percent of the entire property, but since they are only platting half <br />of it, it would likely be calculated on 45 acres, which would amount to approximately three acres. <br />Gaffron stated the City has not received any comments from the residents about a desire for a park in this <br />development and that the comments received so far related to preserving the Big Woods and prairie. <br />Brenda Johnson asked whether there will be a conservation easement over the Big Woods portion of the <br />property. <br />Gaffron stated at this time there are no plans to develop the Big Woods portion and that the developer has <br />agreed he will not be developing the outlots. Gaffron indicated the developer has made some changes to <br />his plan to preserve more of the Big Woods area. <br />Berg stated she got the impression at the Planning Commission meeting from the residents that they <br />wanted the area preserved with as little impact to the Big Woods area as possible. <br />1851225 Old Crystal Bay Road North <br />Gaffron stated the developer is proposing six single-family lots on this 15 -acre site. The lots will be two <br />acres in size with private septic and well. The southerly parcel is the former Stubbs Bay Movers property. <br />Gaffron stated there is no plan for a park in this development but there is an existing City hike/bike trail <br />on the cast side of Old Crystal Bay Road. Gaffron stated the question is whether there should be a <br />parallel trail on the west side of the road. Gaffron stated even if an easement is obtained, it is unlikely <br />that a parallel trail would be constructed. <br />Bryce Johnson asked if the City has any policy on obtaining easements on a certain side of the road. <br />Gaffron indicated they do not. <br />Brenda Johnson asked if Independence Trail goes out to Baker Park. <br />Gaffron stated the trail starts at the Luce Line and continues along the east side of the road up to County <br />Road 6 where it heads west to Baker Park. <br />Brenda Johnson asked if this property is located north of the Luce Line. <br />Gaffron indicated it is. Gaffron noted there is already a trail along the east side of the road across from <br />this subdivision. Gaffron stated it is unlikely that very much future development will occur in this area. <br />Brenda Johnson asked if the City is asking for an easement in this situation. <br />Gaffron stated the duty of the Park Commission is to provide a recommendation to the City Council on <br />whether an easement is needed or desired. Gaffron stated in his opinion an easement is not needed since <br />there is a trail already on the east side of the road. <br />Bryce Johnson indicated he is in agreement with that. <br />Page 5 of 13 <br />