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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 18,1998 (#17 - #2375 Park Land Co. - Continued) Park dedication fees for this property range from a minimum of $2,900 to a maximum of $4,900 per unit according to Gaffron. Van Zomeren stated another issue is sewer and indicated 4 units, while applicant thought there may be six. Smith asked if the overlay plan has been discussed with City Council to which Van Zomeren replied it hadn’t, but it had been used a lot in other cities. She wouldn’t recommend that unless it met the Comp Plan. Lindquist asked if it would take change in how it is set up. Van Zomeren said now the highest density is 3 units per acre, and this is closer to 14. Lindq* ist replied that the proposed use realistically would not happen. Smith said it doesn't reflect on quality, but it doesn't fit on how it is zoned. Steve Young said he realizes he is asking for more units than the current zoning code allows. He questioned what could be reasonably developed there and he appreciates comments that it is not an intent or design base. Smith asked Young if he would consider other uses. Applicant said there is not a lot of interest in retail or business, that housing is the market, and condominium units may be possible. Gaffron said the staff was directed by the City Council to put on a high level burner looking at B-5 zoning, and he thinks we should be looking at the entire Navarre area. Stoddard said he liked the plan, but it comes down to zoning and density and the current zoning is the best fit for the neighborhood. The applicant asked if the Commission believed office use is best. Stoddard replied current zoning is the best for that area. Smith suggested the applicant change the target market. The applicant said he was looking at possibilities, and looking at a target market for seniors that would be a definable project. Stoddard said it all comes down to density. Applicant mentioned the State's 10+ year moratorium on nursing homes and discussed the complex issues of having senior housing available. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS (#7) #2364 JOHN SERENA, 4607 WATERTOWN ROAD - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Smith moved, McMillan seconded to table agenda item (#7) #2364, John Serena, 4607 Watertown Road, conditional use permit. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0.