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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 17,2014 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Mack stated it sounds like the adjoining landowner has a potential interest to have that land available for <br /> sale. Mack stated one of the complexities with this development is arrangements for private land and <br /> improvements inside and outside the plat. Mack stated in his view it would be cleaner if that property <br /> were to become part of this plat so it can all be contained within the development agreement itself. <br /> Gaffron stated the Whalens could sell their property to Cudd. <br /> Thiesse asked if they would have to sell the property to become part of the plat. <br /> Gaffron stated it is not unheard of for different owners to be part of the same subdivision. <br /> Denman stated they may be interested in purchasing it,but having access to that property makes it more <br /> valuable to the Whalens. <br /> Jim Whalen distributed a letter from the Department of Transportation notifying them that their access <br /> would be taken. <br /> Landgraver stated he understands Mr. Mack's point but that is probably outside the Planning <br /> Commission's involvement. <br /> Leskinen noted this does not require any formal action by the Planning Commission and that it will go on <br /> to the City Council as a sketch plan. <br /> Gaffron stated it likely will be on the December 8 Council agenda. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> 7. 2015 SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES AT <br /> COUNCIL M EETINGS <br /> Mack requested the Planning Commissioners notify Staff if they are unable to attend a meeting the day <br /> prior to the meeting whenever possible. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 8. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ON CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON OCTOBER 27,2014,AND NOVEMBER 10,2014 <br /> Schoenzeit stated he attended the October 27 meeting. The Lakeview development was discussed and the <br /> neighbors on the south side of the development expressed concerns about the septic sites and drainage <br /> going into their back yard. Schoenzeit stated it is unbelievable that the sewer cannot be extended another <br /> 300 feet to connect the adjoining properties. <br /> Curtis noted they are not 2-acre parcels. <br /> Gaffron stated the close proximity has very little to do with Metropolitan Council's policies and that the <br /> Lakeview developer did explore that. Gaffron stated the Metropolitan Council requires three units per <br /> acre. <br /> Page 21 of 23 <br />