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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR Smith commented the only way to create lots of one acre or more was to reduce the number of lots from four to three. Weinberger inquired whether the iand area calculations were determined by a surveyor. Berg indicated they were, with the revised calculations indicating 13.7 acres dry buildable. Weinberger stated the new numbers under a standard plat or PRD must meet ail the minimum lot size requirements, with 13.7 acr - jry buildable meaning the developer may have six lots in this subdivision. Berg stated this subdivision surpasses the City's ordinances for a standard sewered lot Berg pointed out they are only three-tenths of an acre less than 14 acres dry buildable. Berg stated one area within this subdivision was artificially lowered a number of years ago, which may not become flooded. Stoddard stated it would still be defined as a wetland. Van Eeckhout commented part of the wetland is located above the 100 year floodplain and would In all likelihood never be wet Van Eeckhout stated in his opinion this area would not have needed to be included in the wetland calculations. Stoddard stated the Planning Commission reviews these applications based upon the information that is submitted by the Applicant. Stoddard commented at the previous meeting the Planning Commission had focused on the size of the lots and had requested the developer look at increasing the tot size as much as possible. Kluth commented he likes the bigger lots in the northeast comer. Van Eeckhout stated in his view this is a good plan, and requested the Planning Commission act on his application. Hawn requested the Applicant address the issue of access. Van Eeckhout staled he has paid Mr. Dunn three times lor the same easement Van Eeckhout stated he has had an attorney review this easement as well as his title insura "ce company, who have both assured him that he is legally entitled to construct a road over this easement to Page 15