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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 17,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Bessesen stated there is a huge amount of hardcover up the hill and that water must have been diverted at <br /> some time in the past. <br /> Leskinen stated another issue she has would relate to the turnaround and whether that would be adequate <br /> for emergency vehicles. Leskinen stated she would like to see another option perhaps. <br /> Bessesen stated this is similar to other projects they have designed with hammerheads but that they would <br /> have to have the fire department review it. <br /> Landgraver asked whether single-family homes have been contemplated at all. <br /> Bessesen stated he did look at five single-family homes but that in his view an association with the outlots <br /> dedicated as open space would offer a better setting. Bessesen noted the current real estate market is <br /> more geared towards the 55 and older market. The Navarre business area also provides some attractions <br /> and the back of the lot abutting Lund's could be screened. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the homes would have both city sewer and water. <br /> Bessesen indicated they would. <br /> Leskinen commented she likes the concept of the conservation area and open space. <br /> Berg stated she would prefer to see one less town house with more space in between the homes. <br /> Bessesen stated he is attempting to keep the lawn maintenance down. <br /> Berg stated her other concern relates to traffic. Berg noted the residents would not be going down to 19 <br /> and 15 to get to this development but would be coming down Kelly or Lydiard. Berg commented that <br /> people think Kelly Avenue is a raceway already and that one less town home would result in less traffic. <br /> Berg stated these homes would generate less traffic than single-family homes. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the sketch plan is a good starting point but that the drainage is an issue that will <br /> need to look at to help determine how much hardcover should be added to the site. <br /> Berg noted Kelly has experienced some flooding issues in the past. <br /> Gaffron stated the system that was installed a couple of decades ago sometimes does not work properly <br /> and that there have been some flooding issues periodically. <br /> Bessesen stated he has not done some of the preliminary work yet in order to save costs and that he <br /> wanted to get the input of the Planning Commission and City Council first. <br /> Lemke stated in his view the concept and density makes sense and that his only concern is with the slope <br /> and preserving the natural amenities of the site. <br /> Berg suggested he also consider conserving as many trees as possible. <br /> Page 23 of 26 <br />