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MINUTES OF THE : <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday, January 23, 2006 _ <br /> 7:00 o'clock p,m. <br /> Gaffron explained that this item was tabled after discussion at the Council's DecemUer 12 nieeting, <br /> based on several conclusions ancl recommendations by the Council. Since that time, Gaffi-on stated <br /> that the applicant has just retunied with visual depictions of the development froni Willow. <br /> Sansevere asked whether staff was comfortable to recommend approval at this time. <br /> Gaffron stated that staff was very close; however, a few additional details were necessaiy which <br /> Mr. Bohland would be presenting new this evening. Gaffron felt the Council meeting tlu-ee weeks <br /> out would be acceptable. <br /> Bohland stated tl�at he brought back a visual and la�idscape plan with a sketch overlay for their <br /> review. He indicated that he had met with the MCWD, Bonestroo, Gronberg, and fhe City Attoniey <br /> last week to address issues of significance. He shared an illustratioii of the curvature off the cul-de- <br /> sac which showed elements to scale, as well as, an overlay of how the vegetation would be <br /> proposed in the landscape plan with spruce trees, riverwood birch, dogwood, etc. He noted that <br /> they were proposing a significant amount of landscapulg and exterior detailing in the back of tlie <br /> homes, as well as the front. <br /> Mayor Peterson asked liow much soil they were planning to bring in. <br /> Bohlaud stated that they were bringing in only enough to allow far walkouts, which as sliown on <br /> the illustration depicts a 60%walkout level. <br /> Gaffron stated that depending upon wl�ether the Council allows a 15% structural cover limitation or <br /> a floor/ratio equatioii which allows for inore flexibility or restrictiveness, a balance must be struck. <br /> Bohland stated that he is committed to build'ulg a rambler style home for lot B which may look <br /> slightly different than the depiction but will have a nice look with lots of landscaping. <br /> Murphy stated that, while lie appreciated Bohlands efforts to provide a combination of landscaping, <br /> list of covenants, and a commitment to the back side detail which will be a vast uiiprovement to the <br /> PAGE 6 of 19 <br />