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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 1997 <br /> (#9A Garden Lane Subdivision- Continued) <br /> Wilson agreed. She did say, however, that she would possibly change her opinion if the <br /> City did acquire Lot 3. <br /> Beal said he is concerned with the fact that no tree policy yet exists. <br /> White said he would prefer taking cash. He feels it is unlikely that the land would be <br /> altered and easement would be an aid. White thought it will be difficult to develop Lot 3 <br /> and feels the cash would be of more value than the land. <br /> McDermott informed the Commissioners that the Saga Hill Preservation Group also did <br /> not think Garden Lane would be developed. <br /> Erickson said he preferred to take the cash. <br /> Welles moved, Beal seconded, to recommend cash payment of 8% of the assessed land <br /> value of the Garden Lane Subdivision for Park Dedication Fee. <br /> Wilson asked for comments regarding Lot 3. White said it was not part of this issue. <br /> McDermott suggested the City consider acquiring Lot 3. Gappa noted there was a time <br /> frame concern. <br /> Vote: Ayes 5,Nays 1, McDermott. <br /> B. BROOK PARK REALTY <br /> Commission reviewed the sketch plan of Brook Park Realty Subdivision in the Navarre <br /> area. Gappa indicated the plan under review included a possible future expansion of the <br /> subdivision but there are no assurances that the expansion would occur. The subdivision <br /> consists of a higher density townhome development. The first concept reviewed by the <br /> Planning Commission was over the allowed density levels. The Commission informed <br /> the developer that they must hold to the density maximums. <br /> Gappa suggested an area that could be considered for taking of land in the subdivision. It <br /> was located along a wetland area that may allow for further expansion if the adjacent <br /> property was developed. This land would allow for a park to be located in the Navarre <br /> area that is of higher density. Wilson noted there was little land available. Gappa said it <br /> would require the additional park land in the potential expansion area to make an <br /> adequate park. <br /> The plan and topography of the land was reviewed. <br /> 4 <br />