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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 1990 • CONCEPTUAL TRANSPORATION PLAN CONTINUED Gaffron said that if this proposal were going to be studied, that would probably be the main issue. Parten asked Gaffron whether the City would be reviewing the current zoning along with its review of the road sytem? Gaffron said that the study done in 1980 indicated that what is in place is adequate. Gaffron said there may be a need to re- examine that however. Gaffron said another issue to look at is future development pressure resulting from the extension of Interstate 394. Gaffron noted that if the City does plan ahead for an increase in density, it may be self - fulfilling. Ms. Roberta Schmidt, 3980 Watertown Road, questioned why information regarding this proposal was not distributed to all property owners that may be affected? Bernhardson said that the proposal being presented this evening is very preliminary. If Council has any interest in pursuing this kind of linkage, we would notify all of the residents for their input. Mr. Jerry Rice, 4025 Watertown Road, said, "I would like to • put a stake through the heart of this monster before this goes any further. I feel that this proposal is going to vastly impact my home, the Dorn's next door and the Luce Line. I think that swamp is the largest signficant wild area along the Luce Line. What you are contemplating is very expensive because that map does not show the topography of that area and the hills that you are going to be dealing with. I believe that the DNR's input should be sought if you are serious about this. ` I'm hoping that you are not serious about this. I think that you are going to get a lot of resistance „to this. I will resist this with every bit of energy and money at my disposal." Mayor Grabek reiterated that this proposal is a preliminary analysis of the development of the City. Mayor Grabek told Mr. Rice that his input was welcomed and appreciated. However, the City must look ahead to future development and needs. He said that poor planning would create a road system that would be ineffective as far as traffic flow, fire and police. He said that they need to continually analyze the situation, keeping in mind the environment. Grabek said that the subdivision of property has prompted this analysis. Mr. Loren Butterfield, 3925 Watertown Road, said that he has 20 acres and is trying to subdivide only 5 acres. He has no intention of subdividing the remaining 15 acres. Mr. Butterfield asked that the City provide the property owners with information Sresulting from any transportation study that may be done. Mayor Grabek said, "I don't think the Council has a record of pushing through major programs in this City without notifying the people residing in that area. Let me put your mind at ease 7