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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 1.05 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, nan-ow back lot necks with poor driveway patterns. Now it is a very clustered, compact development. Gaffron referred to the MnDNR comments in Exhibit H. supporting the conservation area and expressing reservations about individual 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 arc 7 Issues for Consideration to be addressed by the Plarming 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 Brown Road. The agreement has been submitted to the Dunn’s. Tom Goodrum, Schoell and Madson, planner for the applicant, c.xplaincd t’nat in an effort to preserve the property p’nysical amenities and to create a residential enclave with clustering the homes, the house pads arc 50’ X 80’ and are expecting estate-style homes to built. Mr. Goodrum commented the layout fcamres a massed relationship and docs not now force additional homes next to the two back to back homes on the south. He expressed the plat layout was redesigned to accommodate the neighborhood and the Planning Corrmission’s concerns from earlier meetings. Trees loss will occur but is focused into one area with the clustering of the home sites and arc looking to plant boulevard trees and providing perimiCter screening with trees looking both inwsird and outward. He indicated the 18% slopes though not very long provide a natural setting for wal’jcout style houses. Mr. Lazniarz added the road placement is proposed where the existing driveway is now to minimize site disruption. Page 48 of 5 8 iifiiiiMiitiii