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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,December 12, 2005 <br /> 7:00 dclock p.m. <br /> (6. #OS-3131 STEVE BOHL OF BOHLAND DEVELOPMENT, INC., I90 WILLOW <br /> DRIi�E NORTHAND 177 GLENDALE DRIT�E, Contiruced) <br /> Moorse commented the houses would Ue slightly higher than the road. <br /> Gaffron stated approximately six to eight feet would need to be filled between the cul-de-sac and the <br /> houses. <br /> Murphy stated in his view the neighUorhood would be altered tremendously and that he has a concern that <br /> this development will not fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. <br /> Bohl stated there are a number of walkout rainUlers located along Willow. <br /> McMillan inquired why the 15 percent lot coverage is not Ueing followed in this development. <br /> Gaffron stated because this is a RPUD, the question becomes what standards should the City require for <br /> this development. Gaffron stated one issue is whether the 15 percent would allow marketable houses. <br /> Gaffron stated 15 percent of 14,000 square feet is a 2100 square foot footprint that could be a house that <br /> is 30' by 70',with a tuck-under garage. <br /> White stated one of the concerns with putting large homes on small lots is the impact to the drainage. <br /> Bohl stated in his mind the market is good for a 2,200 to 2,400 square foot walkout in the $800,000 range. <br /> Bohl noted that Willow has both modest homes aizd larger homes. <br /> Peterson pointed out those homes are on larger lots. <br /> Bohl stated this site is located in the middle of high density. <br /> White stated the City would like to keep the houses within an affordable range. <br /> Murphy stated he likes the proposal and the compliance with the Conservation Design. Mutpliy stated in <br /> his opinion the developer has attempted to come up with a desigii that will fit in with the neighborhood <br /> but that he has a concern with the height of the buildings being proposed. Murphy stated the back view of <br /> a three-story house, with a deck and flood lights, is not ath-active and that in his view the neighbors' view <br /> will be impacted. Mut�hy questioned the amoi.ult of fill rec�uired to create the walkouts and the need to <br /> have some of those issues resolved. <br /> Bohl stated the housing farther south on Willow Drive should also be taken into account. Bohl stated if <br /> density is a concei-�i, that once Willow Drive becomes more developed, this development will fit in better. <br /> Bohl stated in his opinion the appearance of the rear of the homes could Ue made very nice. <br /> White indicated he also has a concern with the ap�earance of the rear of the residences. <br /> Peterson stated she has a concern with the amount of fll that would be required to be hauled in and that <br /> the size of the homes should fit the land. <br /> Bohl inquired what the alternative housing would be for that area. <br /> PAG� 10 of 20 <br />