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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 21,2000 (#2550 Charles Van Eeckhout, Continued) Bergh stated if this area was truly a wetland area, excavation of the creek area would not result in a lower water table. Bergh stated it is his understanding from Mr. Sobotta and Mr. Van Eeckhout is that the watershed going away from this property was lowered at some time and lowered the water table in this whole area. Bergh stated by digging the creekbed out would result in the creek being filled with water if this was a true wetland, which has not occurred. Bergh stated the outlet was changed to the east of this property somew ’here, which resulted in the lower water table, and he is not aware of where that change occurred. Hawn conunented the Planning Commission will probably not be able to gain a clear understanding of the ditch and fill at tonight ’s meeting. Hawn expressed a concern regarding the small lot size. Lindquist commented the Planning Commission is looking at some very small lot sizes, noting he cannot support a project with those lot sizes. Lindquist noted there is a feir amount of opposition from the residents of Long Lake to the extension of Apple Glen Road. Hawn concurred that there is not a lot of support for the extension of Apple Glen Road among the residents of Long Lake. Kluth commented the minutes reflect that the Planning Commission has expressed concerns on a number of occasions regarding the small lot size, with a recommendation being given to lower the number of lots in this development. Hawn conunented the amount of dry buildable was increased slightly. Lindquist indicated the size of the lots still remain relatively small, and reiterated he would not be in support of the development as proposed. Stoddard noted he was in agreement with Lindquist. Kluth noted the City Council minutes reflect that hookup to sewer would not be allowed if it increased lot density, noting the City Council would prefer to see a two acre minimum. Kluth pointed out the Applicant %vas requested to address the issues relating to dry buildable and access. Bergh stated the overall average for the lots in this development are a little over two acres with respect to the PRD. Hawn conunented that there are some minimum sizes that people tend to be interested in regardless if the overall lot size is above the two acre minimum. Lindquist stated the Planning Commission can either act on this application tonight, which in his view it will be denied, or the Applicant can request the matter be tabled. Bergh requested the Planning Commission act on the revised plan. PAGE 9