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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Mty 20,2002 Page 27 of 22 Mr. Johnston pointed out that the density pays for many of the features the Commissioners like. He continued that his company, too, would support a traffic study performed by the City, and would in fact help fund one. He admitted that more traffic would e.xist, but maintained this tiaffc would be at differing times of day. Johnston pointed out that the CMP itself states that main arteries, like Highway 1 2 and Willow, are designed to support 1,000 to 30,000 trips a day. Ms. Lindahl stated that while the density numbers are higher south of Kelley, they have proposed just 2.7 units per acre north of Kelley, which is waranted in this unique type of development. Carolyn C. was not surprised by the Commissioners reactions, this sort of development is new to Orono. She stated that many of the details can provide further flexibility and encouraged the City to initiate a traffic study. From what she felt she was hearing, they were moving in a positive direction, and on the right track to creating an exceptional product. Hawn stated that, with respect to the Comprehensive Plan, the plan called for commercial space in an area we are considering changing to residential. She asked for Commissioner comment on this issue. Kluth stated that the City needs to maintain its strong conviciluns. He questioned, in the present changing economic conditions, if the City should wait for the office market to redevelop or allow this plan to proceed. He stated that he would like to see a lesser degree of housing density, but was not opposed to changing the area to residential. He indicated that everyone he speaks to has been excited about a potential grocery store, how ever, are concerned if adequate space exists for both retail development, a grocer, and parking. Cynthia B. • stated that she had no problem with changing the area South of Kelley Parkway to residential