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C� <br />r� <br />L <br />• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON MARCH 31, 1997 <br />CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING <br />SPRING HILL GOLF CLUB <br />Krueger asked that an inspection be made of the Big Woods in the spring for wildlife and <br />plantings. Harris said the DNR could make that inspection. He noted April and May to <br />be the time period for inspecting birds with mammals later in the year. Braman indicated a <br />biological study was performed in April, 1995, and Harris did not produce any specific <br />findings. Harris said he did does not study animals and most plants are not totally <br />surfaced until mid- summer. Braman asked if there were any endangered species in <br />Wolsfeld. Harris said he did not find any endangered plants at that location. Braman said <br />the findings indicating no endangered species from the study in 1995 was the first project <br />he was aware of that this occurred. <br />Jabbour responded to the question of whether the City would be able to assist in acquiring <br />property. He noted most large donations are by individuals. He referred to the <br />preservation group formed for saving Saga Hill but acknowledged that the major donation <br />for that parcel was from an individual as well. <br />SPRING HILL ACCESS ROAD LOCATION <br />Crosby indicated that there is new information regarding the access. Hunter noted that <br />they are addressing the concern regarding increased traffic by expressing their willingness <br />to move the access on Spring Hill closer to CoRd 6. He said, while they are willing to <br />move the existing entrance, the existing road cannot be changed. <br />Lindquist informed the applicant that the problem is with the site line from the west. <br />16 <br />