07-20-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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� MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 15,2015 6:30 dclock p.m. patterns will be maintained, and long views into the site will not be significantly disrupted. A vegetation management plan lists a variety of actions to be taken with regard to wetland buffer areas,buckthorn, and reed canary grass. The majority of the site is open and will remain as is. Gaffron noted a landscape plan has not been included in the packet. One of the City requirements is that on the boulevards there be a tree located every 40 feet. Within the last couple of years, the City Council has looked at similar plats with a long road and was not excited about trying to create a parkway concept similar to what exists on Kelly Parkway. The Council's conclusion was that that does not necessarily create the rural character the City would like. The applicant has provided a landscape plan that provides some variety. The Planning Commission should review the landscape plan and determine whether it is reasonable. The Planning Commission should discuss the following issues: 1. The potential for making road corridor connections to the west ar south. 2. The developer should be made aware that City determinations of building height and number of stories rely on the use of existing grades. It would be of benefit to the developer to confer with Staff regarding the potential benefits of establishing new existing grades on certain lots by creating building pads during the site improvements grading process. 3. The Planning Commission should review the Conservation Design materials and determine whether there are any potential concerns. Staff recommends approval, subject to the following: 1. Applicant should be advised to address the items detailed in the City Engineer's comments. 2. Final approvals should include clear documentation of the re-oriented yard requirements for Lots 1 and 6. Page 47 of 79