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ORONO PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MAY 1, 2000 <br /> further uphill. Gappa stated the developer will need to address the ponding issue in more detail if <br /> they plan to proceed forward with the development. <br /> Silber stated if this area is developed, she would like to see the parcel of land containing the <br /> ravine dedicated as park land. <br /> (#7) SITE PLAN REVIEW - NAVARRE "SNYDER DRUG" <br /> McDermott stated the Park Commission has the reviewed site plan for the proposed Snyder Drug <br /> in Navarre. A trail is being proposed in the northwest corner of the property that connects up to <br /> Highway 19. <br /> Flint commented the developer has been requested to relocate the trail due to the loss of some <br /> trees in that area. Flint stated the developer�vill be constructing a trail from Olive Avenue over to <br /> the drive-through area. <br /> McDermott indicated that�vould be fine in his opinion. <br /> Meyers stated he also agrees with the trail in that location. <br /> Flint indicated there�vill be some additional green space as well. <br /> Ilse inquired if the trees are not preserved, whether the developer will be required to replace those <br /> trees. <br /> Flint stated the landscape plan�vill need to be reviewed and approved by City Staff. <br /> Meyers commented he would like to see as many trees and green space preservcd as possible, but <br /> that the City must realize this is a commercial development, which should perhaps be vie�ved <br /> slightly differently than residentia( areas. Mcyers stated in his opinion if the City requires developers <br /> to comply with all these various regulations on commercial projects, the City like�vise should be <br /> required to follow the same ru(es and regulations. Meyers stated the City should take steps to <br /> make some areas of the City more pedestrian friendly. <br /> McDermott stated the Park Commission is looking for some screening and buffer space between <br /> the proposed building and the residential area. <br /> Meyers stated in his view this is a better plan than what was originally proposed. <br /> (#8) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OUTLINE FOR PARKS, OPEN SPACES & TRAILS <br /> McDermott stated the work scssion regarding the comprehensive plan with the City Council was <br /> productive, noting that it appcars at this time the City is not interested in establishing a TIF District <br /> for the Navarre area. <br /> Page 4 <br />