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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD OCTOBER 18, 1993 <br />mO) #1877 TANDEM PROPERTES/PETER ANDREA COMPANY - CONT. <br />The Park Commission felt it would make more sense to restore the existing home rather than <br />the bam to use for an interpretive center because it would be less expensive. <br />Gaffron commented on the public vs. private road access issues. Putnam <br />when they met on site and Gaffron indicated that just because tte c<^ <br />of-way it would not be considered a public road. Putnam asked why Casco Potnt Road wtere <br />tehves was plowed by the City wWch was a cuMe-sac and the City wouldn t mamtatn this <br />type of road The developers would propose that the streets be public and public y ^tntaiiK <br />^moughX have been mid that is not the case. The roads would be constmcted to publ c <br />Indafds but maintained as private. Topography, existing homes and proposed lots will <br />determine where the roads will be constructed. <br />Smith asked if there had been discussions with the Native American f <br />crounds She wants to be assured that nothing will be dismrbed that is considered sacred and <br />fhere will be no repercussions in 50 years. She volunteered to be involved with any discussions <br />Deanovic explained that a medicine man must come to the site to det^ine where sacred <br />grounds exist. Two medicine men, one from Montana and the other from a. a^ a rea y <br />been to the site and determined the same area as sacred ground. Smith ^ked if members of tte <br />tol Native American community had been involved. Deanovic thought Pat D'ckey would te <br />Ible to confirm that this is the sacred ground as she has worked extensively with the Na ive <br />Americans. Smith also wants confirmation directly from the Native American commutu y ^ <br />no lands will be dismrbed that are considered sacred. Putnam suggested a group, be formed <br />who ^^s an iumres^n ^is issue to work on the details. This group could include Smith,^d <br />representatives from the Council and Park Commission. State archaeologists have already been <br />involved and confirmed the hillside as sacred. It is no longer legal to "dig <br />stams of sacred ground. The Native Americans object to digging but walking on it is acceptable. <br />at this location was not positive. <br />.Smith asked what the plans were for screening the lots that abut the Luce Line on the Coffin <br />property. Putnam explained that the existing tree lines would not be disturbed and there may <br />be possible enhancements of the wetland area. <br />Qnrith nuestioned the concept of an interpretive center and asked who would maintain it <br />Lalliially. The Park Commission has indicated there is not money available for maintenance.