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• ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MAY 18, 1998 <br /> (#17 - #2375 Park Land Co. - Continued) <br /> Park dedication fees for this property range from a minimum of$2,900 to a maximum of$4,900 per <br /> unit according to Gaffron. Van Zomeren stated another issue is sewer and indicated 4 units, while <br /> applicant thought there may be six. <br /> Smith asked if the overlay plan has been discussed with City Council to which Van Zomeren replied <br /> it hadn't, but it had been used a lot in other cities. She wouldn't recommend that unless it met the <br /> Comp Plan. Lindquist asked if it would take change in how it is set up. Van Zomeren said now the <br /> highest density is 3 units per acre, and this is closer to 14. Lindquist replied that the proposed use <br /> realistically would not happen. <br /> Smith said it doesn't reflect on quality, but it doesn't fit on how it is zoned. Steve Young said he <br /> realizes he is asking for more units than the current zoning code allows. He questioned what could <br /> be reasonably developed there and he appreciates comments that it is not an intent or design base. <br /> Smith asked Young if he would consider other uses. Applicant said there is not a lot of interest in <br /> retail or business,that housing is the market, and condominium units may be possible. Gaffron said <br /> the staff was directed by the City Council to put on a high level burner looking at B-5 zoning, and <br /> She thinks we should be looking at the entire Navarre area. Stoddard said he liked the plan, but it <br /> comes down to zoning and density and the current zoning is the best fit for the neighborhood. The <br /> applicant asked if the Commission believed office use is best. Stoddard replied current zoning is the <br /> best for that area. Smith suggested the applicant change the target market. The applicant said he was <br /> looking at possibilities, and looking at a target market for seniors that would be a definable project. <br /> Stoddard said it all comes down to density. Applicant mentioned the State's 10+year moratorium <br /> on nursing homes and discussed the complex issues of having senior housing available. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> (#7)#2364 JOHN SERENA, 4607 WATERTOWN ROAD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT <br /> Smith moved, McMillan seconded to table agenda item (#7) #2364, John Serena, 4607 Watertown <br /> Road, conditional use permit. Vote: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 16 <br />