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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 16, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. Pass asked if those trees would be removed. Curtis stated there will be some trees removed to the extent the lot will be developed. Pass stated when she walked through that area, it appeared there were an awful lot of trees removed. Curtis indicated the green area depicts the conservation easement and that the trees in that area would remain. The hashed area depicts the area of the buckthorn removal. Curtis noted the applicants have an approved landscape plan and there were additional trees put there at the request of the property owner to the south. Lemke pointed out the four septic sites are optional and that there will only be two actual septic sites. Curtis stated there will be one septic site developed per lot and that the other one is an alternate site. Curtis stated those sites are merely suggested sites and that the developer had to show to the City that septic systems could be provided for each home. Curtis noted the septic sites could be put in a different location depending on the homeowner's preference. Pass asked whether the neighbors would be notified of any changes going forward. Curtis stated the application tonight is requesting a reduction in the boulevard trees. The plan relating to the subdivision has been completed and approved. Pass asked if the septic systems are changed, whether they would need to talk with the City Curtis stated if they meet the septic code standards and the city zoning requirements, they would not need to come back before the City. What the developer is showing with the preliminary plat is that they can develop lots that meet the City's requirements. The homes depicted on the plat are intended to show that a home of a reasonable size can meet the City's septic requirements, size requirements, and setback requirements. Page 30 of 51