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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 17,1999 #2490 CHARLES AND SUE VAN EECKHOUT, CONTINUED sufficient lots, noting that two acre lots would cost more, and that due to environmental concerns because of its location by Long Lake Creek, this area should be connected to City sewer. A large number of trees also exist on the property which cannot be cut down. Van Eeckhout stated that he would like to have a forester out there to review the situation to determine whether some of the trees can be cut down to help the undergrowth grow back. Van Eeckhout stated he is willing to work with City Staff on these issues. Lindquist remarked that he understands Van Eeckhout's position on the taking, but that is an issue for the City Council. Lindquist commented that in his opinion this area should remain zoned at two acres. Hawn stated she is in agreement with Lindquist and that the Pianning Commission does not do rezoning. Hawn remarked that this area might be a potential site for a PRD and might lend itself to some cluster development. Van Eeckhout commented that in his opinion under this sketch plan there is sufficient spacing for the proposed residences, noting that he would not have a problem with doing a PUD on this area as he has presented it tonight. Stoddard stated that he also concurs that this is an issue for the City Council to determine, noting that the Planning Commission is a recommending body and it does not appear that the Planning Commission would recommend rezoning of this area. Stoddard remarked that the City also needs to make a determination on whether this area should be included in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. Hawn noted that this application is driven by v^ether or not the Applicant can rezone this property and that issue should be resolved first before further consideration is given to this sketch plan. Gaffron staled that the area south of the Luce Line is zoned two acres, noting that Fox Ridge was developed back in the 1960s. Stoddard commented that the Applicant will also need to determine the type of wetlands that exist on the property. Van Eeckhout stated that in his opinion this area is incorrectly zoned wetland and he has farmed the wetland area on a regular basis. Van Eeckhout remarked that the wetland is six feet above the water ievel. Van Eeckhout commented that in his opinion this area can adequateiy support nine structures. Lindquist stated that in his opinion this area will probably remain zoned at two acres. Hawn noted that it has was the consensus of the Planning Commission in a meeting regarding the comprehensive plan not to extend sanitary sewer to prevent denser housing. Hawn suggested the Applicant look at a PRD. Van Eeckhout noted that a PRD would require extension of the sewer. Hawn slated that a PRD probably would require extension of the sewer. Page 17