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i ^ <br />i ' <br />i <br />»i <br />! <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Momlay, October 17,2005 <br />6:00 o’clock p m. <br />(005-3152 Bohlaod Devdopment, Coatinacd) <br />Oronberg stated they wtmld attempt to preserve as many trees as possible. Gronberg stated if the road <br />were moved, it would likely result in the removal of even more trees. <br />There were no further public comments. <br />J^ritzler inquired bow diis development diflers from Luce Line Ridge. <br />Oaffron stated in that development the lots were approximately three acres in a five-acre zone. Gaffron <br />indicated at diat time diere tvas no attempt to do any buffering of the views. Gaffron stated if the house <br />lots could be moved up furdier, diat might be another option to help reduce the visual impact of the <br />development. <br />Oronberg stated in his opinion the lots might be getting too small to construct a reasonably sized house <br />and that he would prefer the lot sizes not be reduced any further. <br />Leslie indicated he would be inclined to keep the 30-foot setback. Leslie inquired whether Lot 3 has any <br />covenants or restrictions on clearing the trees behind that house. <br />Oronberg stated in his opinion there should be a covenant or a conservation easement for Lot 3 to prevent <br />cutting of ttioae trees. <br />Kempf stated the clustering idea is a rather gray area, but when you weigh the view versus the amount of <br />room, the developer should avoid the feeling of the bouses being crowded. <br />Rahn concurred that the setback should be kept at 30 feet. <br />Bremer stated ttw property owners would not need to build up to their sefr>ack. Bremer stated she <br />personally likes die idea of pushing the lots up a little bit and that she would like to see the trees <m Lot 3 <br />remain. <br />Leslie inquired whether the cul-de-sac could be located more at the intersection of Lots 1 and 2 and <br />whedier diat would help push the lots up further. <br />Oronberg indicated diat is just a tenqiorary cul-de-sac. <br />Rahn concurred the Council should review this qiplicadon to see whether they would be agreeable to this <br />type of clustering concept <br />Leslie stated he would like to see the Council support this application since it helps to preserve the rural <br />ouis feel and still provide sufficient lot sizes. <br />Oronberg sbited in Us view the development will not be very visible from Watertown Road. <br />PAGE 10