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MINirrES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Moiday, October 17,2005 6:00 o’clock p.HL (M5-3I52 BoUaod Dcvdopmeot, Coatiaacd) Gronberg stated diey are exploring relocating the pond a little further southwest to avoid the trees. Gronberg stated five of the six lots have been test^ for septic and those have passed. Gronberg stated it is his opinion diat Lot 6 would also be approved for septic. Gronberg indicated they are looking at relocating the sqrtic sites further to the west on Lots 1 and 2, which would leave more room behind the house to aoctnniuodate abackyard. Kempf stated in his (pinion the revised plan is environmentally conscious and that he is pleased with the revisions dius far. Kempf concurred that there should be covenants documenting the lunitations of the lots. Hahn noted die Park Commission would be reviewing diis qiplication as well. Rahn asked for public comments regarding diis application. Gary Demele, 3400 Watertown Road, indicates be lives to the southeast and that the revised plans are a vast inqiirovement from the original applicaticm. Demele stated most of the elements have been addressed. Demele indicated he does ^ve a concern regarding the NURP pond. Gronberg stated in his opinion that NURP pond could be moved slightly. Demele conourred that the pond should be relocated slightly. Demele stated the woods create the backdrop for this development and serves two functions. Demele stated the woods create a backdrop to the development and provides preliminary screening to the houses and that he would not be opposed to the smaller lots in an effort to preserve more trees. Demele stated it appears likely that Lot 3 would be a three-stoiy walkout, and inquired whether there is a design review process that would be g<me dirou^ pricn: to constructior Demele stated that house would be quite visible from their,property. Rahn stated die City does have height restrictions but dr «s not have a design review committee. Leslie stated City codes would allow vdiat visually would appear as a three-story house to be constructed on Lot 3. Gaffron stated the other lots could also have two stoiies plus a basement or two and a half stories above the basement Gaffron stated the height of a residence is measured from the average of the highest gable and.that the houses will look high to Demele based on the topography of this site. Gronberg inquired vdiether screening along the west lot line would be acceptable. Demele stated it would be, but diat their house is also high up and that sheening across Outlot B would be nice. PAGE 9