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MimJTBS OF THE PLIUlMIliG COMMISSION :i:-K ITING OCTOBER 171 1988 ZONING FILE #1334-REBERS CONTINl Planning Commission member Bellows suggested configuration for the building pad that would run all the way to the street. Mr. Jarvis observed that there could be problems with such a plan. He suggested that the Planning Commission "let go" and allow the persons buying the lot the freedom to build on it as they choose. He added that "trust" was necessary in that the Planning Commission would have to trust that persons paying $100,000.00 for wooded lots would not cut down all the trees. Planning Commission member Cohen stated that there are $100,000.00 lots with $400,000.00 houses that had absolutely no trees. There was considerable discussion that followed as to viable alternatives to this problem. The final resolve was that 80% of the building pad could be hardcover, including the driveway. Within the 50' front setback, any tree may be removed for the purpose of installing the driveway. The next issue addressed was fencing. Mr. Jarvis stated that they were proposing a 4' wire mesh fence with wood posts for the northerly boundary. Mr. Platteter presented pictures of the wooded area abutting his property. The purpose of the pictures was to show the Planning Commission that the woods were not very dense. Planning Commission member Hanson asked Mr. Platteter what kind of fencing he would prefer. Mr. Platteter replied that it did not matter, as long as it would be a "barrier" and could not be penetrated. Mr. Platteter also expressed his concerns about the traffic increase, but was most disturbed about the possibility of persons trespassing on his property to access the lake. Chairman Kelley asked whether arborvitae staggered with 4'fencing would be acceptable? Mr. Platteter replied that he did not wish to cause any unnecessary fii:r.ncial obligations for Mr. Rebers. Planning Commission member h«illows told Mr. Platteter that it would be impossible to keep children off of his property entirely. Planning Commission member Cohen stated that he sympathized with Mr. Platteter's concerns involving his pool and horses. Chairman Kelley asked Mr. Platteter if he wanted the fence to run the entire length of his lot li*ie? Mr. Platteter confirmed that. Kelley asked whether the Platteter pool was enclosed in any way? Mr. Platteter stated that it was not, it was open. Mrs. Platteter reminded the Planning Commission that they would have a 6 to 1 concentration of houses along that boundary of their property. That concentration would mean a complete instrusion of their privacy. Bellows and Hanson both commented that such a situation was a consequence of having neighbors. Mrs,. Platteter stated that the reason they moved to Orono was because of the large lot sizes. Planning Commission member Johnson expressed his fears of setting a precedent should the subdivision be fenced off from the Platteter property. He did not believe that 25 lots on 32 acres constituted high density housing. Kelley concurred, but added that he would be willing to recommend a fence around a portion of the Platteter property. Hanson stated that he could accept a 4*