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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 20,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> recommendation. If the applicant applies for and is denied a direct access by the County,that issue would <br /> need to be revisited and,if need be, a shared driveway could be accommodated but that the vegetation in <br /> that area would be disturbed. Curtis stated she would recommend the Planning Commission proceed as <br /> proposed. <br /> Thiesse asked if the City has only acquired the ability for a trail in one location so far. <br /> Curtis indicated Bayside Meadows has a 50-foot segment. <br /> Thiesse stated given the location of the Luce Line,this area has a pretty low priority for a trail and that he <br /> does not see a big opportunity for other developments along Bayside Road near this property. <br /> Gaffron stated the City is looking at approximately$3.5 million to create the trails as outlined in the <br /> Comprehensive Plan and that it is not likely there will be a trail in this area for the foreseeable future. <br /> Mack noted the proposed 2040 bike plan is open for public comment through December 6 and that this <br /> county road is not shown as a proposed trail as part of that plan. Mack stated in his view Commissioner <br /> Thiesse's comment is right on the mark about the proximity to the Luce Line Trail. <br /> Schoenzeit stated as long as this is a new development,the City should obtain an easement since the <br /> Comprehensive Plan identifies it. <br /> Lemke indicated he is neutral on that. <br /> Leskinen asked what level of direction is required in regards to the Conservation Design. Leskinen asked <br /> if the Planning Commission should identify areas they would like to see preserved within that area. <br /> Curtis indicated the Planning Commission can identify different things if they would like Staff to make a <br /> note of that. <br /> Thiesse asked if it is for both properties. <br /> Curtis indicated it would be for the entire 10-acre piece. <br /> Leskinen asked if the house would remain. <br /> Curtis indicated it will. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if the City does not collect an easement on this development, it may set a bad precedent <br /> going into the future. Schoenzeit stated in his view trails are valuable and that the City has an obligation <br /> to collect them in order to be consistent. <br /> Leskinen stated she would preserve as many trees as possible as part of the Conservation Design but that <br /> this is a relatively small parcel in the front and that there does not to be much in the back that will be <br /> disrupted. Leskinen stated in her view this is a pretty straight forward application. <br /> Thiesse stated there will not be a lot to salvage on the lot given the septic sites and the wetlands. <br /> Page 24 of 28 <br />