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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON MAY 19, 1997 <br /> (#17 -#2240 Jim Waters-Continued) <br /> Waters indicated that drawing C-1 was not relevant but C-2 is relevant. The issue then <br /> becomes sewer. He suggested a communal septic system. Gaffron informed Waters that <br /> he did not believe the City would approve that scenario. <br /> McMillan said she is concerned with increasing the density. Gaffron agreed that the <br /> number of lots have been increased to 21-22 lots. McMillan did not believe the Council <br /> would recommend adding the property to the MUSA. <br /> Hawn asked the applicant if he would consider clustered housing noting it would create an <br /> expanse to the park land and still allow for expensive housing. Waters questioned whether <br /> people would purchase this type of housing_ He noted it would still require modification <br /> to the MUSA. <br /> Chris Morgart, noting the history of proposals over the years for the properties, said the <br /> MUSA boundaries currently do not make any sense. He did not believe the added housing <br /> would increase the drainage to the ravine. <br /> Gaffron stated that the key to this application is a change to the MUSA. <br /> John Hasselbalch, Realtor, noted problems with a roadway to the park land. He felt it was <br /> logical to make the lots one contiguous development winding down Wildhurst Trail. The <br /> land to the east is steep. Access to the west would require condemnation and there are no <br /> plans for access to the north. He noted the Morgart property is cut off from access to the <br /> north because of wetlands. <br /> McMillan asked if the sewer units are available. Gaffron said the capacity or number of <br /> units is not the issue if the MUSA change is approved. <br /> Berg questioned whether there is the potential for the Met Council to approve such a <br /> change. Gaffron indicated there was as it is based on merit. <br /> Gaffron suggested the property be visited during the Park Tour. Gappa said he would <br /> make that arrangement. <br /> Schroeder and Smith said they both would like to see clustered housing. <br /> The application will be reviewed by the Park Commission on June 2. <br /> Stoddard asked for additional information regarding history of the MUSA. <br /> The application will again be presented for review on the Planning Commission's June 16 <br /> agenda. <br /> 26 <br />