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; <br />H <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, October 24,2005 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />Bohlind pointed out that in his previous development. Providence by the Lake, he was recognized <br />and awarded for his ability to work with and preserve the character of the land and create a <br />beautiful development site. He noted that although the first 200 ’ will require excavation to enter the <br />site, it was not Ms intent to excavate the character out of the site and any grading for the homesites <br />would not occur until later. He pointed out that the stormwater pond location could go in outlot B <br />or to the east of that. <br />Murphy pointed out diat this is one of the first opportunities the city has had at taking a first pass at <br />incorporating the rural oasis study into a development and urged the Council to be thorough. He <br />suggested that the applicant meet with Shardlow, the City’s consultant, to review the plan and <br />comment. <br />Gafhxm reminded the Council that there are no Ordinances developed yet that incorporate or <br />implement all of the rural oasis study language; therefore, he agreed that it would be beneficial to <br />meet with and discuss die plan widi Shardlow, especially, to ensure that the septic layouts will <br />work in this scenario. <br />BoMand commended the Planning Commission for moving this development towards the goals of <br />the rural oasis study. <br />Oaffron reiterated the need to ensure that the smaller densely clustered lots are adequately sewered <br />and pointed out to the Council that other concessions might have to be made to preserve the <br />significance of this parcel. <br />Acting Mayor Sansevere asked the applicant whether he was open to covenants and if he wished to <br />table at this time. <br />Bohland stated that he would accept covenants, as he had in his previous development, and that he <br />would table at this time. <br />White conqilimented the developer on his willingness to cooperate with the City and preserve these <br />view sheds. <br />Gaffron asked what the neighbors view sheds will be and whether thought should be given to these. <br />Bohland stated that he had been in contact with the neighbors to the north and that they had not <br />voiced any concerns. He acknowledged a willingness to meet with Shardlow and asked for a <br />timeline. <br />Gaflron stated that a meeting could be set up with Shardlow prior to the November Planning <br />Commission meeting in order to give Bohland time to put together a preliminary plat. <br />No action was taken. <br />iop.PAGE 5 of U <br />II II^HmAi -----