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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, January 16, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. Approximately 30 years ago the City installed a new sanitary sewer line on the east side of the property and Ms. Schommer provided an easement to the City. As part of that process, two stubs were provided to the properties on the south side with the assumption the properties could be built on at some point in the future. Knaeble indicated he did hold a neighborhood meeting and that two people showed up aside from Mary Schommer and Ralph Kempf. In addition, a mailing was sent out to approximately 50 residents in the area. In discussions with them, they appeared to be in favor of what is being proposed. The neighbor on the west side was in support of having the flexibility to do the 20 -foot front setback to keep the properties and the homes in line with each other. The neighbor on the east had a question about some existing trees. It was determined the trees are on his property and will not be impacted. One other neighbor showed support but was unable to be at the meeting tonight. That neighbor indicated she would send an email expressing her support. Knaeble requested that they be allowed some flexibility on the project and that the Planning Commission recommend approval on their application. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. IRE& MV There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse continued the public hearing to February 12. Thiesse stated his biggest concern that he would like addressed prior to the City Council meeting is tree preservation. Both the City's stormwater plan and Comprehensive Plan talk about tree preservation, but the proposed grading plan shows that none of the trees on the south end will be preserved. Leskinen stated the noncontiguous has its challenges but the Planning Commission has discussed that in the past. Leskinen asked if there will be a homeowners' association. Curtis indicated the City would require an easement over the rain gardens. Curtis stated she does not believe a homeowners' association is necessary since there will not be a private road to be plowed and only three lots are being developed.