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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />WORK SESSION HELD ON DECEMBER 15, 1997 <br />Schroeder noted that there is the perception that there is no problem on large lots. <br />Gaffron questioned why a policy if no problem with tree removal. <br />The second goal related to conversation. If the land is vacant, are we regulating it before <br />development. <br />Hawn asked what occurs if a property is purchased that has a large stand of trees and the <br />property owner decides to purchase horses and wants to cut down the trees. Lindquist <br />cited an example of a large acreage of woodlands where the property owner cuts it down <br />to sell the timber. Gaffron can forestry can be regulated if desired by putting restrictions <br />on commercial use. Lindquist noted that large amounts of timber were removed from <br />Spring Hill. Gaffron said Spring Hill recouped some costs by selling that timber but <br />0 indicated that this was not the purpose for the removal. <br />Stoddard asked for consideration of using the conditional use permit process. <br />McMillan would like to see no clear cutting of properties over one acre in size. <br />Schroeder felt the probability of clear cutting lots is low due to the lots being worth less if <br />trees were cut down and result in creating an economic disadvantage. <br />Stoddard asked what is done if the neighborhood is against what is being proposed <br />regarding tree removal. He suggested some guidelines be established for forestry, clear <br />cutting, CUP, and neighborhood notification. <br />C1 <br />