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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 2L 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 encroachment <br />along the west side. The wetlands require confirmation and may require some restoration. There <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 they have the opportunity <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 being <br />adjacent to the LR District. It is their plan to develop affordable housing through higher density. <br />A portion of the development plan is laid out on neighboring property not yet acquired or part of <br />this proposal. He noted there is a driveway currently crossing over wetlands. The wetlands will <br />be preserved. Entiy 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 they would <br />redo the plan if the 48 unit plan was not allowed. Each unit w ill include two bedrooms, two <br />bathrooms, a double garage, central air conditioning, and appliances. 1 here w ill be a front entry <br />with garage entrv 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 with restoration. Gaffron said it would likely <br />include reexcavation and revegetation. Gaffron said the driveway has been a long standing issue <br />for the City as it encroaches on property being developed and needs to be resolved. He felt it <br />was resolvable. <br />Hawn asked what the cost figures are for affordable housing. Gaffron said the top of the <br />affordable range is a $120,000 valuation, which results in the estimated $135,000 cost per unit <br />not meeting the affordable criteria. More density would be required to reduce the cost.