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’ <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, October 17,200S <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />(#05-3131 Steve Bohl, Continued) <br />Gronberg stated it is possible to design the house to nuikc the encroachment slightly less than tliat, but the <br />developer would prefer to leave ttic size of the house on Lot 8 as is. Gronberg stated the 10-foot variance <br />would be the maximum. <br />Gronbeig illustrated the proposed vegetation plan, noting a row of tall cottonwoods exist in that area, <br />which are proposed to remain. Gronberg stated they arc proposing some spruce trees in that area as well <br />as some other vegetation on the site. Gronberg stated they arc attempting to create a perimeter of trees <br />around the development to decrease the visibility from Willow Drive. <br />There were no public comments concerning this application. <br />Rahn inquired whether the Park Commission has reviewed this application. <br />Gaffion stated the Park Commission recommended a ten-foot trail casement along the western edge of the <br />property. Gaf&on stated he did not know whether the Park Commission looked at the topography of the <br />entire site. <br />Gronberg stated the developer would be willing to grant the easement. <br />Bremer inquired whether flie Park Commission would like the trail to continue down into the <br />development. <br />Gaffron stated to his belief they would be in support of that, but noted the Park Commission has not <br />reviewed the latest revised plan. <br />Rahn commented it appears that there is quite a bit of screening finm Willow Drive. <br />Gronberg stated diere would be screening from Willow and screening for the subdivision. <br />Leslie stated he would prefer to see 14-foot trees planted as a way of reducing the visual impact of the <br />development. <br />Friteler inquired whether Commissioner Leslie would prefer evergreen trees. <br />Leslie commented he would like to see evergreen trees. <br />Gronberg concurred that it is important to get some type of evergreen in that area to help screoi the <br />development. <br />Bremer inquired whether Staff would need additional landscape plans. <br />Osffron stated Stafifhas only seen the landscape plan tonight and that he has not had an opportunity to <br />review it closely. <br />PAGE 3 <br />- ■■ —■—■■