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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 6:00 o’clock p.m. anticipates the perceived density of the clustered, compact layout of perhaps 2 units/acre with individual lots that actually range in gross area from l.OS acres to 3.90 acres. Gaffron advised the individual lots do not meet all lot size or setback requirements of the R-IB District. The proposed 35’ front and 10’ side setbacks are typical of Orono’s I’acre zones. Gaffron observed that the proposed site layout and lot standards makes more sense than prior submittals as it no longer proposes long, narrow back lot necks with poor driveway patterns. Now it is a very clustered, compact development. Gaffron refened to the MnDNR comments in E.xhibit H. supporting the conservation area and expressing reservations about i'.uividual lot's private access to the Luce Line trail. Gaffron continued he review the significant Subdivision Review points addressed in the Staff Report, dated May 14,2004, noting its highlights. Included are 7 Issues for Consideration to be addressed by the Plarmmg Commission and providing direction to staff and the applicant. Gaffron indicated that any recommendation fc approval should address the Issues for Consideration the staff recommendation, as found on Page S and 9 of the Staff Report, May 14, 2004. Henry Lazniarz, applicant, conveyed that there is now an easement agreement with the Mary Dunn for road access to BroNvn Road. The agreement has been submitted to the Dunn’s. Tom Goodrum, Schoell and Madson, planner for the applicant, c.xplaincd that in an effort to preserve the property physical amenities and to create a residential enclave with clustering the homes, the house pads are SO’ X 80’ and are expecting estate-style homes to built. Mr. Goodrum commented the layout features a massed relationship and does not now force additional homes next to fne two back to bac'x ‘nomes on the south. He expressed the plat layout was redesigned to accommodate the neighborhood and the Planning Commission's concerns from earlier meetings. Trees loss will occur but is focused into one area with the clustering of the home sites and are looking to plant boulevard trees and providing perimeter screening with trees looking both inward and outward. He indicated the 18% slopes though not very long provide a natural setting for walkout style houses. Mr. Lazniarz added the road placement is proposed where the existing driveway is now to minimize site disruption. 1 J Page 48 of 58