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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 19.1999 <br />(#2505 The Bancor Group, Inc., Continued) <br />Campion stated that the walkouts are necessary due to the high water table and soil conditions <br />in the area. <br />Newman stated that they have obtained two sets of soil borings because of the high water table <br />and soils in the area. <br />Hawn commented that the City is interested in providing more affordable housing and that the <br />proposed high density will present drainage problems. Hawn inquired whether a landscaping plan <br />has been developed in more depth. <br />Newman stated they have not designed anything speciricatly for this development at this time. <br />Newman stated in his opinion this site will never be developed for first time home buyers due to the <br />high costs associated with developing this piece of property and that they are contemplating houses <br />in the $350,000 range. <br />Berg questioned whether the location of the access is an issue. Berg commented that she would <br />also like to see lower densHy in this area, noting that in her view some of the proposed lots will be <br />unbuildable due to the small lot size and large pond located in the area. <br />Weinberger stated that the final location of the road will need to be reviewed once the layout of the <br />units is determined. <br />Newman stated they have not reviewed whether the lots contain suitable building pads at this time, <br />which will need to be addressed. <br />Lindquist remarked that the developer will also need to submit a drainage and grading plan, noting <br />that some wetlands do exist in the area. <br />Stoddard stated in his opinion it is doubtful that any zoning under two acres will be approved. <br />Smith commented that the residents are starting to take the view that the holding ponds are a <br />natural feature to the area and should be turned into private beaches, which should not be <br />encouraged. Smith stated that residents are also hesitant to have trails located close to their <br />homes. Smith stated in her opinion the two acre zoning should be adhered to. <br />Newman stated that he is committed to this project. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />(#9) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING COUNCIL <br />MEETINGS ON JUNE 28,1999 AND JULY 12.1999 <br />This item was not discussed. <br />(#10) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br />None <br />Page 12