07-20-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ' � ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June I5,2015 6:30 dclock p.m. Gaffron stated the length of the cul-de-sac has been decreased by approximately 100 feet. Gaffron noted the cul-de-sac will be serving six lots and that the City has a number of private roads at that same length. Gaffron indicated he is not concerned about it. Leskinen stated the third item for discussion is any negative impacts related to Lot 3, Block 2, along Hunter Drive. Leskinen noted the applicant spoke at length about screening in that area and that the Planning Commission can make that part of a motion if the Commissioners would like to see screening of that lot. McGrann stated he would like to see something in the motion regarding screening. Leskinen stated Item No. 4 is design and preservation measures in the covenant documents. Leskinen noted the applicant has already stated he is not willing to grant city conservation easements within the individual lots and that there is pretty strong language within the HOA covenant. Leskinen stated she is not sure if it has sufficient teeth. Thiesse commented at some point you have to trust the human race. Leskinen stated the City cannot force the developer to grant conservation easements. Schoenzeit asked if the covenant would allow any homeowner challenging any change to collect fees in that regard. Watson indicated it is included in Section 92 of the covenants, which provides for injunctive relief. Watson stated he is not sure how it could be drafted any stronger. Watson stated it is better to have the right to collect the fees rather than just the right to enfarce the covenants. Landgraver stated he had a little bit of difficulty following some of the language in the covenants. Landgraver stated Section 8.5 is the uniform rate of assessment and cannot be amended without 100 percent of the homeowners. Landgraver commented this is probably a work in process. Page 12 of 79