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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, August 21, 2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />peninsula surrounded by sensitive wetlands. Quinlivan indicated they can put septic sites in and have a <br />little more than half of the site for building but that there is sewer and water sitting in the street at the <br />mouth of this property. Quinlivan stated the extra lots are needed in large part to pay for the city water <br />and sewer. <br />Quinlivan stated they did have a neighborhood meeting on Thursday and that he can understand the <br />reluctance of the residents in wanting this lot developed. Quinliven stated he is here today to get <br />guidance from the City on what makes sense for this site. Quinlivan stated if they stick with the current <br />zoning, they can either install septic and wells on the sites where it can be done or they can bring in city <br />water and sewer, which is also a challenging prospect. <br />Lemke asked if all the lots can be developed without city sewer and water. <br />Quinlivan stated they would not be able to develop 15 sites with septic and well. <br />Lemke asked if the cul-de-sac could be pulled down a little bit. <br />Quinlivan pointed out there is some ponding in that area which would likely prevent that. <br />Lemke asked if this site was donated to the YMCA. <br />Quinlivan indicated it was. <br />Lemke asked if there is any stipulation on what the YMCA should do with the land. <br />Quinlivan indicated there is not. Quinlivan stated at the time the Rydells moved to Orono in the 1970s, <br />their intent was to develop this property, but it was never developed. At that time Ed Rydell simply <br />decided to build his home and that was it. <br />Chair Thiesse opened the meeting for public comments at 8:55 p.m. <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />