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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20,1997 (#2 - #2308 Brook Park Realty - Continued) Berg asked if the trail maintenance would be conducted by the homeowners association. Gleason said it would. Gleason reported he preferred to use a wood chip base instead of blacktop. Hawn suggested a limestone base. Van Zomeren said she would like the location of the trees noted. Berg asked if a letter of credit would be required. Van Zomeren said it would and would include the road improvement, driveway, sidewalk, and landscaping. Lindquist asked the applicant if he has reviewed the staff recommendations. Gleason said he had but questioned the o:’tcome of the park dedication. Van Zomeren said the Park Commission had recommendeu ” fee in lieu of land. Gleason questioned whether the sewer connection cost was based on the number of units. Van Zomeren said the information came out of the sketch plan review. Gleason said he supported the recommendations made by staff. Lindquist reported that review is required of the landscape architect's recommendations and the review by the Mound Fire Department regarding the private road. Va:i Zomeren asked the Plamiing Commission to direc. he applicant to review the landscape architect's comments and produce a tree inventory. She asked that a meeting be scheduled with staff, applicant, and engineer before another review by Planning Commission. Berg asked that a final landscape plan be submitted by the applicant as well. Gleason indicated it was in his plan to save the majority of trees, and he was willing to submit the tree inventory. Van Zomeren noted the 13 recommendations would be included with a change to #12 regarding the loop of the water main not be included until the additional land is acquired, McMillan asked about guest parking. Parking will be allowed in the two parking spaces by the building and in each driveway. Gleason said parking is usually not allowed along private driveways; though, sometimes allowed on one side of a narrow roadway. McMillan asked that this be addressed. She also asked that the size of the sidewalk be reduced and designed in a more natural grid. Gleason agreed. He said his only concern was with the lack of a guideline regarding trees. Lindquist noted this related to the uniqueness of Orono. Gleason said he would contact the landscape architect. Schroeder was informed that the townhome units would sell for $132,000. Planning Commission will again review the application at the November 17 meeting. 8 »-. .. -r - I . k t_J.tr *