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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 16, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. ave\dthe the next ste roc inplicatio ould gob c glethe ' b of the Planning Cit ON THYABOVE MWION: Aves 4 would be if the lication the City Cou 1 for review --- in is to make a recoi ays 3, Le cGranj%po Council Exhibit F recommended for em formal action ce dation b ed on the 8. #13-3630 BILL COFFMAN ON BEHALF OF ERWIN WACHMAN, BAYSIDE MEADOWS, 8:02 P.M. — 8:28 P.M. Bill Coffman, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the Bayside Meadows subdivision received final plat approval in June of 2013. Upon final review by the City Council, the applicant was asked by the Council to consider a reduction in the number of proposed boulevard trees and to consider a more rural/natural placement in the spirit of the rurally zoned development. City Code Section 82-226(b)(1) directs developers to plant one shade tree along the new roadway every 40 feet. The result of such uniform spacing may appear to be contrived rather than a more natural variation. The road for the Bayside Meadows plat results in 2,270 linear feet of frontage requiring 57 trees. The approved plan reflects the code required number and placement of the boulevard trees. The applicant has provided a revised plan at the Council's suggestion reflecting a more thoughtful placement of 42 trees. Curtis noted this is not a variance request as noted on the agenda and more of a waiver of the requirement since the applicant was asked by the City Council to review this issue. The Code allows for the City Council to waive certain requirements as deemed appropriate. Staff finds the placement and number of proposed boulevard trees to be a better fit for a rural design and recommends approval. Bill Coffman, Applicant, stated he is here tonight on behalf of Shelly Wachman, the owner of the property for the past 20 years. Coffman indicated they concur with Staffs recommendations. Page 26 of 51