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• MIl�TUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMII�SSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 18,2015 O <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. �� � <br /> �,��� <br /> Stac�ey asked how those two lots could be screened if they are relocated. Sticlmey stated if he look at � �' <br /> the elevations,those two homes would be sticking up lxke on a mountain. SHckney stated in theory that <br /> might be a good idea,but ifthey go up there, it will create an eyesore. Stickney noted they would have ta <br /> go up a b�iIl and attempt to construct up there in the area ti�►at he is attempting to preserve. Stickney <br /> indicated they would need to clear cut all that down and it wouid be an eyesore and unsellable. <br /> Stickney stated the reason ha is proposing what he is is that it works. Sticl�ey noted every one of the lu�ts <br /> is over conforming and passes the Conservation Design. Stickney stated he could�dd a few mare lots but <br /> that he likes what he is proposing. Stickney statad if he puts in a 100-foot pad site in that location,he <br /> would be clearing out both sides and probably 200 feet of open area where you wili see the back side of a <br /> 3-story house. Sticlmey noted most of ttie lots are losing very few trees. <br /> Thiesse asked if the Planning Commission can request covenants on tt�e prairie areas stating that they are <br /> not buildable. Thiesse staxed he would like to have something in the record that restricts deve3opment of <br /> that area. Thiesse noted the prairie area started out as a trust but has since moved to something different. <br /> Schoenzeit stated they aze going backwards on that aspect of the proposal but that other aspects are more <br /> acceptable. Schoenzeit statsd the prairie is cleatly an azea where there are now coacerns. <br /> Thiesse stated it is not a problem cunently but it could be a problem down the road. <br /> Schaenzeit stabed it is the City's responsibility to fum t�at up and that now is tlze best time to do ti�at <br /> Landgraver stated he has a lot of confidence the City Council will not approve the plat without having an <br /> cutderstaading about what the future intent is of that area <br /> Leskinen stated the Planning Cornmission should clarify what they would like to see as far as these <br /> issues. <br /> Thiesse stated he is ha�py with what he sees hut tbat he wants more answers. <br /> T�eskinen asked if the applicant would like rnore ciarity on the Planning Commission's direction. <br /> Stickney stated he can get that from the notes. Stickney steted there are good reasons for what he has <br /> presented and that the City dces have the nigkat to say no to whatever somebody else will present <br /> Sehoenzeit stated white this application is wide open,the City can define the most clarity. Schcenzeit <br /> noted whoever owns the prairie in the future would have the same right to develop, which is why the issue <br /> needs to be resolved. <br /> Lsskinen st�.ted the conservation easements will need to be defined and how ti�ey wiLl be enforcad. <br /> Leskinen noted that would help preserve:vlr. Stickney's vision for this area as well, <br /> Stickney stated he totaIly understands what the Planr�ing Commissian is saying but that he is directed by <br /> the first part of his application. <br /> Thiesse indicated he likes what has been proposed so far and that the issue is whether the prairie or the <br /> woods should be preservad. Thiesse noted the owner has decided she dces not want the homes on the <br /> Page 23 of 37 <br />