07-20-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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r ` MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 15,2015 6:30 dclock p.m. Watson stated Section 9.4 that was added later,in addition to making it very difficult to change Section 8.5, all of the preservation provisions of the declaration require a super majority. Watson stated the developer,by the terms of Section 9.4, cannot just amend those provisions himself as the owner of all the lots, which is evidence of good faith that this is not a charade. Watson stated those are not trivial things and are things that require a super majority, which makes it difficult to amend. Landgraver stated the Big Woods has been a very important part of Orono, and that in his view the Planning Commission has asked about as much as they can from the developer. Lemke stated the effort made by Mr. Stickney is wonderful and that he appreciates all the preservation efforts being taken. Lemke stated in his view the developer recognizes that this is an important piece of property to Orono. Thiesse stated he would also like to commend Mr. Stickney for listening to the concerns. Thiesse moved,McGrann seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 15-3739, George Stickney of BPS Properties, LLC,300 Sixth Avenue North, granting preliminary plat approval, subject to the recommendations outlined in Staffls report dated June 10,2015, and subject to mandatory screening on Lot 3,Block 2. McGrann asked if the Planning Commission should include some specific direction about the screening. Gaffron stated based on the discussion tonight, Staff can draft some specific conditions. Gaffron noted the City Council will also be reviewing this application. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. NEW BUSINESS 3. #15-3716 DALE GUSTAFSON ON BEHALF OF MARK AND KRISTEN ANDERSON, 3850 WATERTOWN ROAD, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,7:47 P.M.—8:10 P.M. Page 13 of 79