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t <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 17,1997 <br />(#7 - #2314 John Bessesen - Continued) <br />Van Zomeren said previous noted Staff concerns with impacts on the wetlands if more <br />docks were established. She believes the outlot was established because of dock issues. <br />Van Zomeren said other regulatory bodies will have to be contacted regarding <br />establishing docks in front of townhomes. She noted the amount of wetlands is large. <br />Steve Weckman had informed her that the wetland map is confusing and requires further <br />delineation. <br />Berg noted there were similar docks located on Carman Bay, <br />Nadler said he had been informed that Outlot A had been negotiated with the City and <br />dealt with where the townhomes were built and the desire of a property owner to have <br />docks located in one area. Jabbour agreed that dock clustering was encouraged at that <br />time. Nadler suggested working with the property owners to have docks located in front <br />of the units if proven economical. Jabbour said the history behind the outlot needs to be <br />determined and the Commission needs to either agree or disagree with whether <br />economics is dictating the location <br />Berg noted that the lot across the street is unbuildable. <br />Lindquist indicated that the action to be taken at this time is for conceptual approval <br />Commission noted difficulty in changing the zoning. Commissioners ^l agreed that new <br />development is desired but questioned whether it should be single family residence or a <br />duplex. <br />HaAvn said she would be willing to look at eliminating Outlot A if it can be done and <br />changing the zoning. She agrees with Van Zomeren that rewriting the zoning around one <br />property is not a good solution and Commission should determine where duplexes should <br />be located in the City. <br />Bessesen said he understands the reasoning behind Van Zomeren’s suggestions and the <br />need to determine what method can accomplish it. <br />Hawn said the issue needs to be reviewed comprehensively. <br />Berg said research must be done on the history of Outlot A. Van Zomeren read the <br />minutes of the 10/3/77 Planning Commission Meeting regarding Outlot A. She asked if <br />the docks could be re-established for each duplex in order to eliminate Outlot A. Berg <br />said the townhomes first have to be reviewed. Lindquist said rezoning can then be done.