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• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 1 S, 1997 <br />( #7 - #2209 Spring Hill Golf Club - Continued) <br />Craig Alshouse, 1300 Willow Brook, an 11 year resident, reported that his property abuts <br />the golf course. He said he has jogged and walked the area and feels it will be greatly <br />impacted. Alshouse said the 11 acre parcel east of him recently sold. He reported that he <br />ran and walked this property but never felt he had a right to do so_ Alshouse said he does <br />not feel he has the right to tell his neighbors what they can do with their land. While he <br />enjoys the amenities of the area, he said he does not assume that they will continue to be <br />there for his enjoyment. Alshouse is of the opinion that the golf course is the best <br />alternative for the property and endorses the project. Alshouse said he considered a <br />possible housing development for the property south of CoRd 6, septic systems of which <br />would have impacted the area. <br />The public hearing was closed. <br />Lindquist asked if the review would continue at the March 1.7 meeting. Gaffron said an <br />option would be a work session with the developer to work through the issues. Lindquist <br />agreed with a work session as being the best option for further review. <br />McMillan inquired about the time line of the EAW. The document is being discussed at a <br />Special Council Meeting on February 20, and the next available publication date is March <br />• 1. There are two 30 -day periods, one allowing for public review and the second for <br />response to the review.. Gaffron reported that the Council has the option to grant a <br />conditional approval pending the successful outcome of the EAW process. Gaffron said <br />City Attorney Radio cautioned the Council that while legally having that option, they are <br />convinced of the need to do so. Gaffron said the Council may want to send the EAW <br />Document back for further revision depending upon the comments received by the <br />agencies involved.. <br />• <br />After further discussion of the process, the Commission determined to discuss the issue at <br />the March meeting to review further information provided by Staff. A work session will <br />be scheduled at that point. <br />Tom Crosby noted that the maintenance facility, traffic, and lighting are not included in the <br />EAW process. <br />Stoddard asked if there was the opinion that an EIS would be required. Braman indicated <br />he did not believe so based on the issues. <br />19 <br />