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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monctay,:December 12,2005 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (6. #OS-3131 STEI�E BOHL OF BOHLAND DEVELOPMENT, INC., 190 YVILLOW <br /> DRIT�E NORTHAND l77 GLENDALE DRIi�E, Co�rtintced) <br /> McMillan recommended that the native vegetation be spelled out. <br /> Bolll stated they would also restrict the removal of some of the vegetation. <br /> Peterson inquired whether these residences would be tlu•ee story structures. <br /> Gaffron stated it is the developer's intent to construct walkouts with two stories above the walkouts, with <br /> attached two to tlu�ee car garages. <br /> Peterson stated in her opinion, due to the smaller lots, it might be creating a lot of massing on the site. <br /> Gaffron stated one of fl1e concei-�Zs Staff had when this area was reguided was that there was going to be <br /> an ex�ectation on the part of the developer that they can construct larger houses on the site and some <br /> discussions were held about how to provide some more affordable type housing. Gaffron stated the <br /> houses would sell in the $800,000 range. <br /> Bohl stated the homes he is proposing range from 2,400 to 2,800 square feet. Bohl stated a finished lower <br /> level might add another 1000 feet. Bohl stated they are smaller than the homes being constructed in <br /> Medina. <br /> McMillan noted some of the lots would be over the 15 percent. <br /> Gaffron stated in the initial review some of the lots were at 25 percent and that he has not updated those <br /> rnimbers at the present time. <br /> McMillan inquired how the Planning Commission would look at those lots if the property owner in the <br /> future would like to add additional hardcover. <br /> Gaffron stated those lots would be exenlpt fi-om the 15 percent limit but would be subject to the 15,000 <br /> PAR. Gaffi-on stated those lots at the maximum P'AR would not be allowed additional hardcover. <br /> Bohl stated there would be an appearance of massing fi-om the rear. <br /> Gaffion reconunended as much screening as possible be provided to the west. <br /> Bohl stated it is his understanding that 14-foot pine h-ees are being proposed. <br /> Moorse inquired how the grading would Ue done to create the walkout lots and whether the Uuilding pads <br /> would be aUove road level. <br /> Bohl stated they are bringing the elevation of the road up. <br /> , Moorse inquired in relation to Willow, what the main floor elevation of the houses would be. <br /> Bohl stated the road is Ueing raised approximately six feet. <br /> PAG�9 of 20 <br />