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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 15, 1995 (#3 - #2022 Robert Melamed - Continued) Duke Hust, who lives two lots north of the proposed development, reported that the bike trail would come very close to his home. Hust's house is built close to the road and would lose his front yard He does not object to the plan except for the proposed trail. Bridget Hust, 820 Old Crystal Bay Road, voiced concern o\-cr loss of tall trees where the trail is proposed Hust noted that the trail would come within 10' of her home. It was noted that the Park Commission had voted against a trail on the west side, 3/2, but the Council was in favor of the trail at this location Nolan asked if the concern was that trail connections might not be made if built on the east side of this proposed development, which Mabusth contirmed Melamed noted that no connection would be made to the north unless Hust or Ellis should subdivide their property or it was acquired by the City. Hust agreed that this was a concern Flint said that this was a matter of two decisions, w hether to take an easement now or build the trail now There is no plan to build now but it was the appropriate time to gain an easement The possibility of having a trail on the east side and being unable to connect to the east was a concern as well as being obtrusive with the park. Peterson said decisions made at this meeting would not affect the trail issue as it will be resolved by the final decision of the Council. Goetten responded that it was not the intention of the Council to extend the trail to North Shore Drive At this time, the trail is not yet able to reach the Luce Line In regards to this specific application, Goetten said that nothing has been absolutely decided upon, and it will come up before the Council at a later date The Council asked the Park Commission to look at a trail on the west. Goetten noted that the Council has never condemned a property for the trail The Council will look further into this issue. Peterson asked for any further public comments. Hust commented that he agreed with the letter noted above. Ellis inquired about the size of the City-owned driveway. Melamed commented that it was his goal that the development would look like it was not even there from the road. Melamed does not wish to disturb the wooded landscape. Nolan asked if restrictive covenants would be placed on tree removal. Melamed said this would be accomplished through covenants or conservation easements. The restricted areas would correspond to the building setbacks. The purpose is to create a border on each lot that eliminates any tree removal. 6