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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 21,1997 <br />(#23- #2263 Brook Park Realty - Continued) <br />Gaffron reviewed the memo regarding wetlands, hardcover limitations, engineering issues, and <br />sewer and water connection charges. There is a concern about possible wetland <br />along the west side. The wetlands require confirmation and may require some <br />is a 35% hardcover limit for a PRD in the LR-IC District. A letter is included from the City <br />engineer regarding the proposal. The preliminary determination for sewer and water connection <br />charges is approximately $3800 per unit. The memo also outlines PRD standards for <br />consideration Gaffron informed the Commissioners that under a PRD foey have the oppoi^ity <br />to create what they would like to see for such a development and give direction to the developer. <br />The applicants were asked to comment. <br />Bill Gleason indicated that they had been unaware of the limitations on the property iKing <br />adiacent to the LR District. It is their plan to develop affordable housing through higher densi^- <br />A Zion of the development plan is laid out on neighboring property not yet acquired or part of <br />fhClai He noted there is a driveway currently crossing over wetlands. The wetlands will <br />be preserved. Entry into the property would be from Livingston Avenue. <br />Gleason said his goal is to provide a lower unit cost through higher density. He proposes a unit <br />would cost about $135,000 or less if the 48 unit density was allowed. Gleason said t ey wou <br />redo the plan if the 48 unit plan was not allowed. Each unit will ‘""'ZZZTf^Tfrom entry <br />bathrooms, a double garage, central air conditioning, and appliances, <br />with garage entry on the other side. There will be four units per building. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Smith asked if the applicant had reviewed the letter from the City Engineer. Gleason said he had <br />no issue with the contents of the letter. He said he thought the driveway may be a problem. <br />John Gleason asked what would be involved tvith restoration. Gaffton said •* <br />include reexcavation and revegetation. Gaffron said the driveway has been a = <br />for the City as it encroaches on property being developed and needs to be resolved. He f <br />was resolvable. <br />Hawn asked what the cost figures arc for affordable housing. “ ““ <br />affordable range is a $120,000 valuation, which results m the estimated c p <br />not meeting the affordable criteria. More density would be required to reduce the cost.