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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 19 2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> property that the City could hold back on developing in order to expand the corner. The other piece of <br /> property and the property next to it in this area is owned by the bank and the church. Bessesen stated the <br /> piece of property that was defoliated is likely not going to be developed in the near future and that he has <br /> taken an overall view of those pieces as it relates to this development. In addition,the Nelsons are selling <br /> their house, which is another acre. <br /> Bessesen noted the majority of the terrain slopes down into a wetland area and has a tendency to flood out <br /> Kelly Avenue, which creates some issues for this site. The setbacks from the intersection should be <br /> extended back further. Bessesen stated by moving everything back with this plan and working with the <br /> highway department and the neighbors and eliminating any access off Kelly Avenue should help with the <br /> residents' complaints. <br /> Bessesen noted the church is also interested in constructing a mission house on the property next to them <br /> and that now is a good time to take an overall view of the area and how it should be developed into the <br /> future. <br /> Landgraver asked if the Planning Commission has adequately addressed the sketch plan at this point. <br /> Gaffron stated in his view they have and that he would like to bring this concept plan before the City <br /> Council. <br /> (Christopher McGrann leaves the meeting at 9:47 p.m.) <br /> Landgraver stated the City Council would be a good group to vet this concept and that they would be able <br /> to provide more actionable feedback on the project. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 11. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ON CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD JULY 22,2013,AND AUGUST 12,2013 <br /> Lemke reported the City Council at their July 22, 2013, discussed parking for the Dakota Trail and a <br /> decision was made to eliminate parking on Bayview Place. The Council also discussed the brush disposal <br /> site and the costs associated with keeping it open year-round as well as what action the City should take <br /> on the fire lanes. <br /> Landgraver asked if any decision was made on the fire lanes. <br /> Gaffron stated the first reaction of the City Council was whether the Planning Commission should review <br /> this. Gaffron noted a new Park Commission will start the first of the year and that could be reviewed by <br /> them. <br /> Schoenzeit reported the August 12 meeting was lengthy and covered a variety of items. Andrew <br /> McDermott, representative to the LMCD, reported there was less milfoil this year and that the harvesting <br /> is coming to an end for the season. Schoenzeit stated a report was provided on Big Island and that <br /> Page 27 of 28 <br />