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Z-f " <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />Monday, September 19,2005 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />(#05-3131 STEVE BOHL, CONTINUED) <br />Bohland stated they would be agreeable to an extension. <br />Rahn stated in his view the applicant needs to discuss fliis application further with Staff and arrive at more <br />specifics concerning the proposed development <br />Leslie stated this ordinance was developed to help preserve the look and character of Orono and it is not <br />intended to make Orono like other cities. <br />Rahn stated as time goes on, there will be less and less desirable land and the wetland ordinance will have <br />a greater impact. <br />Bohland stated he is aware of diat but that there are times when some flexibility should be given. <br />Jurgens inquired where die trail would be located. <br />Oaffiw stated die RPUD ordinance specifically states that the 10 percent private recreation area is in <br />addition to die other paA dedication. OafiStm stated the RPUD is the logical way to develop this parcel <br />of land but that diere might not be enough land available in one spot to make a useful recreational area. <br />Jurgens inquired whedier amenities could be swapped for the 10 percent private land. <br />Bohland stated if an open qiace is created for no purpose, it becomes mainly a maintenance issue and is <br />not really functional. Bohland stated diere are opportunities to extend a trail north and/or a sidewalk over <br />to (be church property. <br />. Rahn suggested the applicant explore viable locations for sidewalks and trails. <br />Jurgens stated he would prefer something that is functional rather than just a piece of land set aside. <br />Jurgens stated it would be a good idea to set diat easement aside for future possibilities. <br />Rahn moved, Fritzler seconded, to table AppUcation #05-3131, Steve BoU of BoMand Development, <br />Inc, 190 Willow Drive North and 177 Glendale Drive, to allow for further revisions. <br />Rahn opened the public hearing. <br />Williamson noted it is 190 Willow Drive North, not south. <br />The public hearing was closed. <br />VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. <br />PAGElO <br />T