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r <br />3) Project density and lot size: <br />At first glance. 13 - one acre lots seems to be an acceptable solution <br />compared to the previous plans that we ve seen (i e leveling oft the hiii <br />and filling In the pond); however, a closer look warrants these comments <br />a) To build the two houses in the positions shown on the east side of <br />Orono Orchard Road across from Orchard Drive would certainly <br />have an adverse effect on the stream and lowlands included m <br />these lots. Even one house would be questionable on tms site due <br />to the size of the existing knoll it would be built on and because of <br />the driveway alignment to Orono Orchard Road <br />b) Two questions: Does the 2 - acre minimum lot size apply to this parcel <br />of land? H so. would we be setting a (negative) precedent for future <br />developments in Orono by allowing these smaller lot sizes <br />Additional comments and questions: <br />a) Lots of people walk and bike along Orono Orchard Road on their <br />way to the Luce Line Bike Trail. The sharp corner in Orono Orchard <br />Road (where it crosses the stream) is a particularly dangerous <br />meeting place for pedestrians and automobiles This could be <br />changed by adding a pathway along the east side of Ororo Orchard <br />Road beginning at Orono Oaks Drive and continuing north to <br />Orchard Circle (or further to Bollum Lane) The stream could <br />be crossed with a bridge (on the inside corner of the curvet to create <br />a pleasing and safe link to the Luce Line <br />b) It’s my understandir^ that the proposed road widths in this <br />development are 30 feet curb to curb. These road widths are <br />excessive because very few cars are parked on the street due to <br />the driveway lengths encouraged by a 35' setback I would urge <br />you to recommend narrower street widths (approx. 24 ) to help <br />preserve more land. <br />c) What is the size of the acreage (and potential developed density) <br />to the north of the Burlington Railroad that will be accessed by <br />this development? <br />d) 1‘ve left this comment for last because I’m almost afraid to mention it <br />But what the heck? I find it amazing that the City of Long Uke » <br />proposing this developmerw and the south by-pass route for <br />Highway 12 in the same breath Who would be motivated to ouy a <br />house in this development with a freeway or expressway m their <br />backyards? <br />Thankyou all for reading this somewhat longwinded letter I want you to know tnat <br />we are rtol against a residential development on this site - we request only that t be <br />done in a manner consistent with Orono's high startdards We urge the members or <br />the planning commission to tiAHe this project until it complies with those standards <br />Sincerely. <br />/ ;■o i O f