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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD OCTOBER 18. 1993 (#10) #1877 TANDEM PROPERTIES/PETER ANDREA COMPANY - CONT Deanovic thought that it could be maintained privately after talking with Pat Dickey. Although the bam would be desirable to use, it would be more expensive. Smith would like to the see the barn kept at least in its present condition. Putnam commented that there were other considerations for the bam site. Parking has been a problem for users of the Luce Line and this site could be a possibility to provide parking and some use of the barn. Smith asked if the DNR would be interested in working on the trail idea connecting to the Luce Line. Putnam stated that as a regional trail, this would not meet the criteria but as an ottshoot for the municipality it would make a lot of sense. Smith asked if the desicnated trails were on outlots so they could be convened to roads if that was ever desired. Putnam responded that discussions had taken place with agencies such as the Fish and Wildlife Depanment and Corps of Engineers to create a drainage system of creeks and ponds that do not currently exist. The trail would be 25*30’ wide and publicly dedicated but not a road. Smith asked if the location where ilie sweat lodges are could be protected. Putnam responded that there is no significance to where they are placed, that was just the most convenient location. Putnam stated that as developers they would like to try to create a path so that everyone benefits but if the City says that path has to be subtracted from the 2-acre lot area, it may not be worthwhile. For the person owning a lot and selling, it may be better not to have the trail. However, for the benefit of the whole area, a trail makes a lot ot sense. Schroeder asked the stams of the trail along Old Ciy stal Bay Road. Gaftron thought things had come to a halt and did not know how the agreements with the property owners along the trail had mmed out. Money continues to be a problem. Peterson asked what the feelings were about the possible choice of a southern corridor for Highw-ay 12 as it would greatly impact their property. Putnam tclt there was some risk but added that development could discourage this route as the final choice. Peterson stated that the proposal looks g<3od but has a concern with the wetland issues. How will it be handled if there is no septic site available on some of the lots and how will the lots be designed since there are w'etlands scattered throughout the property.^