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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES <br />CITY OF ORONO <br />NOVEMBER 15. 1993 <br />project would be viable it they were required to construct it with a one unit per two acre <br />density. <br />Chairman Schroeder stated he supported the one unit per two acre density and he would like <br />to see the project developed with that density. Commissioner Lindquist stated he concurred <br />with Chairman Schroeder and he would have difficulty supporting the project as proposed. <br />Commissioner Nolan stated he thought the plan showed sensitivity to the area but the <br />density issue was something he had to agree with his fellow commissioners on. The overall <br />density of the project was discussed. <br />Mr. Forbord commented that if the City was going to require a density of two acres per unit <br />this property would not be developed by Lundgren Brothers and would probably not be <br />developed at all given the expense of providing municipal utilities. He asked if the City was <br />saying that they did not want this property to develop at all. Chairman Schroeder responded <br />that they wanted to see the land developed with fewer lots, but it was not accurate to say <br />that the City did not want the land to be developed at all. John Uban asked if the Planning <br />Commission would support a plan with multiple access from County Road 6, and all the <br />Commissioners responded negatively. Mr. Forbord stated that it was not the price of the <br />land which made it so expensive to develop the project, but the costs involved with the <br />grading costs, which were three times the usual given the poor soils and the high water <br />table. He stated they believe the site is ideal for a PUD zoning designation. Chairman <br />Schroeder seated that they would consider the plan with a reduced density. <br />Commissioner Peterson returned to the table. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />14. Report by Planni.ig Commission Representative to Council Meeting of November 8, 1993. <br />Chairman Schroeder reviewed the actions taken by the Council which included acceptance <br />of the Planning Commission recommendation regarding flag lots and staff had been directed <br />to draft an ordinance. He stated that the McKinney duplex was approved, although the City <br />Attorney had informed them that they could not legally require owner occupancy. <br />15. Other issues for discussion. <br />There were none. <br />\