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K <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15,1997 <br />Brooks said it would be superfluous for 905 West Femdale to own it and would make <br />lo^cal sense. He has no plans to improve it and would not object to combining the <br />parcels. He has a scenic easement with John Brooks. This will also improve the views for <br />Mr. Floyd and other neighbors. <br />During public comments, Robert Floyd, 960 West Femdale, reviewed the nine basic points <br />and issues of concern that he noted in a letter received by the Planmng Commission at the <br />meeting. Floyd said a problem with the plan is the instability of the property lines and <br />setting a precedent within Orono regarding redrawing of the area. He is concerned with <br />what happens in the future. Floyd said the City should inform its citizens of what is <br />occurring allowing for others to liave considered this option. Floyd s^d he did not think it <br />was possible for this scenario to occur. Floyd is concerned that this arrangement would <br />present a feeling that property lines are temporary in nature. He indicated the code <br />stipulates that adjacent property owners have to be considered. He noted the goal of the <br />code is to preserve the valuation of the land. He noted the care of the waterway needs <br />utmost consideration. <br />Floyd reviewed problems. He noted the view from over the maple trees is a concern when <br />the trees mature. The channel was noted to be difficult in its habit of filling with sand. A <br />point on Lot 13 was removed to enable navigation of the channel. He questioned what <br />would occur in the future. <br />Floyd questioned whether all of the issues have been reviewed. He referenced the future <br />of the parcel and other subdivisible parcels. He asked what criteria is used. He noted he <br />would be interested in acquiring some of the land in the future and fears that information