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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 19,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 5. Editing. The committee worked hard to reduce the length of the document, removing redundant <br /> statements, in the hopes of making it more readable while retaining the major policy discussions. <br /> The Planning Commission should discuss whether they concur with the following seven guiding <br /> principles used in drafting the Comprehensive Plan Update: <br /> 1. Promote ecologically sensitive storm water management. <br /> 2. Establish and maintain native ecological communities. <br /> 3. Establish and maintain ecological connections. <br /> 4. Preserve and augment corridor enclosure. <br /> 5. Preserve views. <br /> 6. Preserve and maintain landmarks and unique points of local character. <br /> 7. Continue to work to educate property owners and residents on the effects development and land <br /> use have on the environment and character of the community <br /> The Planning Commission should also consider the following policy questions identified by Staff: <br /> 1. Does the Commission concur with the seven guiding principles outlined in Staff's report? <br /> 2. Does the Commission concur with the housing implementation plan? <br /> 3. Does the Commission concur with the Transportation Implementation Plan? <br /> 4. Does the Commission feel changes are necessary to the Land Use Plan? <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. <br /> Landgraver asked whether a lot of the language relating to green spaces was removed. <br /> Barnhart stated two of the comments were removed since they were redundant. <br /> Erickson moved,Libby seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA18-000044,2040 <br /> Comprehensive Plan Amendment. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 5. LA18-000084 CITY OF ORONO,TEXT AMENDMENT, GRADING AND LAND <br /> ALTERATION,8:04 P.M.—8:18 P.M. <br /> Oakden noted this is a continuation of the public hearing opened at the October Planning Commission <br /> meeting. <br /> Page 11 of 13 <br />