09/15/2014 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 15,2014 6:30 o'clock p.m. maintenance of the park going forward into the future and ways to ensure that the park and trails are properly maintained. Prchal stated in addition to all of that, due to the additional traffic on North Shore, she has a concern with the speed of the vehicles, especially since there is zero shoulder space. There is also limited visibility given the hills for pedestrians walking as well as cyclists. Prchal stated there is also the issue of the safety of cars that need to stop or require assistance since there is no place to pull over. Prchal stated as the City takes a look at what this development means for the community, she would recommend that they look at not only the private property and the ability to sell those properties along North Shore Drive,but that they should also take the time to look at the City infrastructure related to that and in particular the size of the shoulders. Rick Meyers,Park Commission Chair, stated it is a beautiful site where they are proposing the park but that the main issue is money. Meyers stated the concept of a public/private partnership is an interesting concept and asked whether$100,000 is a doable thing for the neighbors. Johnson indicated it is. Meyers stated he is hearing that the contribution from the developer would be $100,000 off of the park dedication fee. Hiller stated the lots are valued at least at$300,000 on the low end and that they would be willing to sell the lot to the residents for$100,000 and then asking the City Council to consider a reduction of$100,000 in the park dedication fees. Meyers asked if they would also be contributing another$100,000 in addition to the reduction in the park dedication fee. Hiller stated they would be. Meyers asked what the timeline is for the citizens to raise the money. Page 51 of 59