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l <br /> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON JUNE 16, 1997 ' <br /> SKETCH PLANS <br /> (#13)#2240 - JIM WATERS,LGA INVESTMENT GROUP,INC.,WILDHURST <br /> TRAIL- SUBDIVISION/SKETCH PLAN REVIEW <br /> Jim Waters was present. <br /> Gafffron reported that this was a continuation of a sketch plan review. The Planning <br /> Commission had previously requested the applicant to consider clustering. The applicant <br /> has submitted two additional sketches providing open space preservation and future <br /> connection to West Branch Road. <br /> Sketch plan 3 involves the creation of 19 lots averaging less than one acre. The properties <br /> are located in both the one acre and two acre zoning and are within and outside the <br /> MUSA boundary. The plan would require sewering, a MUSA amendment, a PRD, <br /> rezoning for density, and a comprehensive plan amendment. <br /> Sketch plan 4 involves 28 smaller lots averaging 80' in width, 1/3 acre in size, in a linear <br /> clustering format with open space around the perimeter. A longer open space area is <br /> provided along the park boundaries. The homes would be closer together. Sewer would <br /> be requited and a comprehensive plan amendment. The plan would provide a corridor to <br /> West Branch Road. <br /> Waters said he found the clustering concept interesting. He noted sketch plan 4 would <br /> provide substantial open area, preserve the slope, provide tree and woodland cover, and a <br /> potential access to West Branch Road. He noted there would not be room for flexibility <br /> within the lots, and it would require more cutting of swaths of ground cover to achieve <br /> this clustering. He does not believe this plan makes sense and prefers a more modified <br /> clustering as shown in sketch plan 3. <br /> Waters said sketch plan 3 preserves open space and undisturbed areas allowing for wider <br /> lot widths averaging 140' and and one acre lot averages. There is also more flexibility in <br /> siting homes. Open space would be created on the south, along the road perimeter, the <br /> back and side areas, and preservation of dense wooded areas and slopes would be <br /> preserved. He suggested conservation easements be considered. <br /> Waters said this plan also allows for more movement of the homes to preserve the side lot <br /> treed areas. Clear cutting would not be necessary except for the roadway. The access to <br /> West Branch Road would be preserved. The sites would allow for sewering. It would <br /> allow elimination of the problem with access to the park from the north. Access to the <br /> Hennessey parcel would be from the other proposed subdivision property. Plan 3 would <br /> eliminate unnecessary traffic through the park. He noted while the plan requires MUSA <br /> amendment and comprehensive plan amending,the layout makes sense. <br /> 19 <br />