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Item #01- Special Council Meeting - 01106114 <br />File #13-3638 & 13-3639 [Total Pages 99] <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Tuesday, November 12, 2013 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />(8. #13-3638 and 13-3639 SOURCE LAND CAPITAL, LLC (PAT HILLER) OIBIO GRANT <br />WENKSTERN (LAKEVIEW GOLF), 405 NORTHARM DRIVE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />AMENDMENTAND SKETCH PLANREVIEW, Continued) <br />Grittman stated within the EAW rules there is a category for creation of golf courses. <br />McMillan noted a marketing plan was also mentioned, and asked whether this is a situation where it <br />would be helpful for that to be done <br />Grittman stated he has seen situations where cities have requested for some market research data to <br />document the economic viability of the project. Grittman stated that happens more commonly with <br />commercial development rather than residential. Grittman stated there are probably some factors in the <br />City's zoning rules to support a preliminary plat application but it is not unheard of to seek that type of <br />information. <br />McMillan stated if there is a 60 -day delay, they would be looking at the January City Council meeting. <br />Grittman noted the 60 -day extension would end on January 24 and that the Council meeting would be on <br />January 13. <br />Michael Flannery asked if the fact that an EAW is not required mean that one cannot be requested. <br />McMillan stated to her understanding the Council can request one if they feel it is necessary. <br />Poehler stated it would be at the discretion of the Council if they feel it is necessary to make their <br />decision. <br />McMillan stated it would depend on the type of development being proposed, and that if it is different <br />than a two -acre lot development, that it might be something to consider. <br />Levang indicated she is in favor of doing an EAW if it makes sense to do it. <br />McMillan stated she believes there should be a good reason for requiring something rather than simply <br />adding costs to a development. McMillan stated it is important to be fair with a person's property rights <br />and that she would hate to add more expense to the developer and property owner if it is not truly <br />necessary. <br />Levang stated she would prefer to go through the 60 days and then determine at that point whether an <br />EAW is appropriate. <br />Printup stated the 60 -day delay would preserve the high status that has been given to the City's <br />Comprehensive Plan as well as allow time for review of other alternatives and additional time to digest <br />the information that is provided. <br />Page 28 of 36 <br />