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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MF.ETING <br />HELD APRIL 12, 1993 <br />INTERVIEWS - CONT. <br />Hurr asked if he has ever attended a Planning Commission meeting. <br />Lorence staxed no. <br />Mayor Cal(ahan asked If he was aware that the Planning Commission <br />is an advisory body. <br />Lorence stated he was aware of that fact. <br />Kelley asked whether there Is any one element of the City’s plan <br />he would change. <br />Lorence indicated he initially felt the industrial portion of the <br />City should be enlarged, but after review of the Plan felt •^ '"ay <br />be adequate, and felt their taxes should not increase too much If <br />density remains cons'. <br />rh^riAQ Nr. I an. Jr.. 435 Old Crystal Bay Road^ said he is involved <br />in a family owned construction business, which has allowed him to <br />watch changes in development and its affect on cities. He stated <br />he grow up in this area. He felt his past experience would be an <br />asset as he is capable of reading plans and Interpreting <br />development, able to negotiate better solutions, and has some <br />education In real estate development. <br />Kelley asked If he would consider the financial aspects of <br />development first. <br />Nolan said he would first consider the quality and environment with <br />respect to new development. <br />Goetten asked If he could divorce himself from his livelihood and <br />make decisions based on the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Noian noted he loves this area and does not want to see change. He <br />added he has read the Plan. <br />Jabbour noted it Is Important to make a distinction between <br />development types, and asked his vision for the next five years. <br />Nolan Indicated ha sees the character of Orono remaining the same, <br />and hopes trey can persevere from the development pressures to <br />come. He said he does not mean he would take the side of the <br />developer, our rather try to understand their position and try to <br />resolve any lisues.