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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JULY 19, 1999 <br /> • (#8) #2505 THE BANCOR GROUP, INC.,WILLOW DRIVE/6TH AVENUE NORTH -SKETCH PLAN— <br /> continued <br /> parkland dedication. Weinberger stated the Applicants could have the option of donating 8 percent <br /> of the land value or designating a portion of the development for trails. <br /> Weinberger stated that the hookup costs for City sewer and water will need to be discussed <br /> further. Weinberger noted that the City Council has established less restrictive zoning standards <br /> for other PRDS, including French Creek and Sugarwoods. <br /> Lindquist commented that he is hesitant to approve rezoning of this area due to the high density <br /> housing that is being proposed. <br /> Newman stated that the high density is necessary due to the connection costs for City sewer and <br /> water, noting that they have reviewed the costs involved in this project and that in order to offset <br /> their expenses, upper market housing will need to be constructed in this area. <br /> Lindquist inquired whether they have calculated the average lot size for this development. <br /> Newman replied they have not yet made that calculation. <br /> Campion stated that they are contemplating lots that average around a half-acre, with the smallest <br /> being one-third acre. <br /> Stoddard commented that he would like to see a residential development in this area, but that in <br /> • his view the City Council may wish to retain the two acre zoning. Stoddard stated he is unaware of <br /> the economics involved for this development, but that he personally would like to see larger lots. <br /> Newman stated that this is an expensive parcel of property to develop, and that not all the <br /> residences will be constructed with walkouts. <br /> Campion stated that the walkouts are necessary due to the high water table and soil conditions <br /> in the area. <br /> Newman stated that they have obtained two sets of soil borings because of the high water table <br /> and soils in the area. <br /> Hawn commented that the City is interested in providing more affordable housing and that the <br /> proposed high density will present drainage problems. Hawn inquired whether a landscaping plan <br /> has been developed in more depth. <br /> Newman stated they have not designed anything specifically for this development at this time. <br /> Newman stated in his opinion this site will never be developed for first time home buyers due to the <br /> high costs associated with developing this piece of property and that they are contemplating houses <br /> in the $350,000 range. <br /> Berg questioned whether the location of the access is an issue. Berg commented that she would <br /> also like to see lower density in this area, noting that in her view some of the proposed lots will be <br /> unbuildable due to the small lot size and large pond located in the area. <br /> Weinberger stated that the final location of the road will need to be reviewed once the layout of the <br /> IIunits is determined. <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> 11 <br />