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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,September 16,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Curtis asked if she would like additional information on the plan that was approved. Curtis noted this <br /> plan relates to buckthorn removal and a reduction in landscape trees along the boulevard. <br /> Pass stated she heard there would be a reduction in trees and that she was unaware of where those trees <br /> would be removed. <br /> Curtis displayed an aerial photograph of the property. Additional trees were planted at the request of Mrs. <br /> Thull. As it relates to the southern end of the property, a conservation easement was created to protect the <br /> existing trees in that area. Additional trees were planted along the western lot line. <br /> Pass noted the property line is located in this area and that this is supposed to be woods. <br /> Curtis indicated this plan does not show those trees specifically since the plan is merely addressing the <br /> removal of buckthorn and the boulevard trees. Curtis reiterated there is a conservation easement along <br /> the southern edge of the property. <br /> Pass asked if those trees would be removed. <br /> Curtis stated there will be some trees removed to the extent the lot will be developed. <br /> Pass stated when she walked through that area, it appeared there were an awful lot of trees removed. <br /> Curtis indicated the green area depicts the conservation easement and that the trees in that area would <br /> remain. The hashed area depicts the area of the buckthorn removal. Curtis noted the applicants have an <br /> approved landscape plan and there were additional trees put there at the request of the property owner to <br /> the south. <br /> Lemke pointed out the four septic sites are optional and that there will only be two actual septic sites. <br /> Curtis stated there will be one septic site developed per lot and that the other one is an alternate site. <br /> Curtis stated those sites are merely suggested sites and that the developer had to show to the City that <br /> septic systems could be provided for each home. Curtis noted the septic sites could be put in a different <br /> location depending on the homeowner's preference. <br /> Pass asked whether the neighbors would be notified of any changes going forward. <br /> Curtis stated the application tonight is requesting a reduction in the boulevard trees. The plan relating to <br /> the subdivision has been completed and approved. <br /> Pass asked if the septic systems are changed, whether they would need to talk with the City. <br /> Curtis stated if they meet the septic code standards and the city zoning requirements,they would not need <br /> to come back before the City. What the developer is showing with the preliminary plat is that they can <br /> develop lots that meet the City's requirements. The homes depicted on the plat are intended to show that <br /> a home of a reasonable size can meet the City's septic requirements, size requirements, and setback <br /> requirements. <br /> Pass asked if the area around the wetland would be changed. <br /> Page 20 of 34 <br />