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I I ![ MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 21,2005 6:00 o’clock p.m. Gatlron suggested the Park Commission review this application again to obtain th.. iccommendations on who would construct the trail and maintain it. GafTron stated if that wetland area near the trail is considered incidental, it would not be an issue. Jurgens stated in his opinion the City should not be purchasing any land or easement for this trail and should not construct the trail. Jurgens stated he does feel, however, that the City should maintain the trail if it is dedicated for public use. Bohl stated in his view it would be fair that he be given credit for the land and the cost of the trail. Rahn opened the public hearing. * There were no public comments concerning this application. Rahn closed the public hearing. Rahn stated he is comfortable with this application, especially since the applicant is receptive to all the recommendations. Kempf indicated he is very pleased with the revisions made by the applicant and the steps he has taken to be ecological conscious. Bremer moved, Jurgens seconded, to recommend approval of Application #05-3131, Steve Bohl of Ihj i Bohland Development, Inc., 190 Willow Drive North, and 177 Glendale Drive, granting preliminary plat and general concept plan approval, subject to the following conditions: One, the Park Commission recommendations are followed with respect to trail easement and trail construction; two, the applicant agrees to fulfill all the recommendations outlined in the AES letter; three, submittal of a landscape plan Incorporating the recommendations of the AES and the Park Commission; four, submittal of written confirmation of the approval from the MCWD, with the understanding that if approval is not received from the Watershed Dbtrict, the application would need to reappear before the Planning Commission. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. PAGE 5 ifi rttmia