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r <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17,1997 <br />Stoddard suggested Bessesen speak with the neighbors regarding their feelings and obtain <br />information on the background of Outlot A. <br />Van Zomeren said Staff is concerned with impacts on the wetlands if more docks were <br />established. She believes the outlot involves reasoning behind the docks. Van Zomeren <br />said other regulator}’ bodies will have to be contacted regarding establishing docks in <br />front of townhomes. She noted the amount of wetlands is large. Steve Weckman had <br />informed her that the map is confusing and requires further investigation on impacts. <br />Berg noted there were similar docks located on Carman Bay. <br />Nadler said he had been informed that Outlot A had been negotiated with the City and <br />dealt with where the townhomes were built and the desire of a property owner to have <br />docks located in one area. Jabbour agreed that dock clustering was encouraged at that <br />time. Nadler suggested working with the property o\vners to have docks located in front <br />of thw units if proven economical. Jabbour said the history behind the outlot needs to be <br />determined and the Commission needs to either agree or disagree with whether <br />economics is dictating the location <br />Berg noted that the lot acr*. .he street is unbuildable. <br />Lindquist indicated •that the action to be taken at this time is for conceptual approval, <br />Commission noted difficulty in changing the zoning. Commissioners all agreed that new <br />development is desired but questioned whether it should be single family residence or a <br />duplex. <br />20