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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 (Agenda item#6 follows item#4) (#2) #2293 LGA INVESTMENT GROUP, JIM WATERS, 1003 WILDHURST TRAIL - PUBLIC HEARING 8:00-8:49 P.M. A. CLASS III 12 LOT PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION B. REZONING C. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT D. STREET VACATION The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present. Gaffron reported that the application is for subdivision of a number of individual parcels located at the end of Wildhurst Trail and consisting of the 10 acre Morgart property, the Sollner property,the Van Sloun property, and the eastern Morgart property, which has an existing house and accessory building. The sketch plan was reviewed by both the Planning Commission and Council. The proposal includes a request for rezoning. The Van Sloun and 10-acre Morgart properties are located in the RR-1B Zoning District, which is outside the MUSA boundary. The Sollner and eastern Morgart properties are within the MUSA boundary and in the 1 acre LR-1B Zoning District. Applicant requests that the 10 acre parcel be rezoned from 2-acre zoning to 1 acre zoning. This would also require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and a revision of the MUSA line. The applicant is requesting a vacation of the platted right-of-way in the eastern Morgart property, which has not been opened for public travel. This would involve replatting for building sites. The 14 lot plat consists of 26.4 acres. The proposed right-of-way for vacation is 2.05 acres. Gaffron reviewed the proposed layout. Gaffron noted the requests for subdivision,comprehensive plan amendment and zoning amendment, while intertwined, should be reviewed separately. Gaffron asked the Planning Commission to come to a conclusion first regarding the comprehensive plan and zoning amendments without looking at the specific plan itself. The 10 acre Morgart property, which probably could be developed to a limited extend under the 2- acre standards, consists of steep slopes. The rezoning to an urban density would allow for sewering and for efficient development of the property. It would also limit the length of Wildhurst Trail. The proposal limits the cul-de-sac extension as well. 8