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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />WORK SESSION HELD ON DECEMBER 15, 1997 <br />Lindquist asked what will be done with this information. Bressler said it has been <br />presented to Council. It will be used in the Comprehensive Plan update and for <br />application for grants for housing rehabilitation, such as the CDBG grant funding. <br />Schroeder asked if the Planning Commission would review the Comprehensive Plan <br />update. Gaffron indicated that the Commission would be involved in the process. The <br />update is to be completed by the end of 1998 as mandated by the Met Council. Gaffron <br />said the Council feels there are minor changes necessary in the areas of housing and <br />transportation. <br />Schroeder asked if there were expectations from Orono by the Met Council. Gaffron said <br />he received information on population and housing for the future from the Met Council. <br />• The forecast received is not based on the needs outlined by the City. <br />Hawn asked if the housing in the affordable level was suitable for a family of four. <br />Bressler said the results are varying. Gaffron said according to the Met Council, 30% of <br />housing in Orono is considered affordable housing. The benchmark for cities is 60 -70 %, <br />which is not possible in Orono. The percentage was based off a review of many cities. <br />Schroeder noted that most suburban communities are sewered. Gaffron said there are alot <br />of differences between the communities. Lindquist noted the difficulty in comparing <br />Orono to other cities. McMillan indicated that the lake was a large reason for the <br />difference. <br />Stoddard said he was surprised by the low evaluations in areas I and II, which include <br />lakeshore properties. Bressler said these areas include smaller cabins that are being torn <br />• down and rebuilt with larger homes. <br />