04-21-1997 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 21, 1997 (#14 - #2209 Spring Hill Golf Club - Continued) (VI) Other Impacts - A - Gaffron reviewed the archaeological/historical site evaluation as noted in the Staff memo. No recommendation is necessary. Two areas of potential archaeological importance, both historic habitation sites, will be investigated this spring. Braman said the investigation will start soon. One location is a turn -of -the- century home found on the west side. The other is a rock foundation, somewhat older in age, found on the east side. These sites will be registered if found significant or otherwise be eliminated. If found significant, the process is to catalog the materials and then excavate. (VI -B) Aesthetic impacts -1) The architectural style of the proposed clubhouse is residential in character. The existing conference center building will be remodeled. The design is relatively compatible with its rural residential setting. The maintenance building, while not architecturally compatible, will be screened from view. (VI -B -2) Lighting - The intention of the applicant is for minimal lighting of the site as necessary for safety and function. City codes require lighting be diffused or directed away from residential areas and streets. A lighting plan will be required. Staff's recommendation includes a lighting plan provided by applicant prior to issuance of • building permit for Staff approval. Commissioners agreed 6/0 with Staff recommendation. • (VI -B-3) Preservation of Open Space - Gaffi-on reported that a tree policy by resolution was adopted in December, 1996. A depiction of the golf course has been provided but a final detailed plan is required. The views of the open space should be required to remain "available ", i.e. not masked by tall fences or berms. Staff suggests a low opaque, possible a split -rail fencing for the golf course if a fence is proposed. Gaffron said approval should be conditioned on limits being placed on the future use of visual barriers; none are proposed at this time. Tim Johnson said there will be vegetative barriers along the perimeter holes of the golf course, majority of which would be by holes #2 and #3 and the golf course perimeter; north of CoRd 6 to connect to the wooded areas, and along the maintenance facility. Trees will be removed from the areas around holes #5, 15, and 16. A holding nursery will be located by the clubhouse if the trees cannot be directly replanted. Lindquist asked if there was a specific plan for tree replacement and removal noting the applicant planned on marking all trees. Johnson said they normally locate the area that encompasses the location for the trees. Lindquist informed Johnson that a detailed plan would be required. 27