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MINUTES OF THE " � � <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 15,2015 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> Gaffron stated he is not aware of a specific requirement that says the City must follow the guided density <br /> but that the City has to at least make it possible by guiding enough acreage in different properties at a <br /> higher density. <br /> Schoenzeit noted they are above three units per acre, so they would be able to get city sewer. <br /> Gaffron indicated that is correct. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the developer is aware of the RPUD requirement and the 10 percent recreation <br /> amenity. Schoenzeit stated it seems like it would be a nonstarter if the developer does not meet the major <br /> standards required under a RPUD. <br /> Gaffron stated the question is what kind of development can be accomplished with somewhat higher <br /> densities. Gaffron noted a PRD relies on the underlying zoning districts for standards and that City will <br /> need to look at that underlying zoning district and possibly rezone it. Gaffron stated the RPUD district <br /> has a set of standards far multi-family units and a different set of standards far single-family, individual, <br /> detached units, and this layout does not match those standards. Gaffron stated it could be argued that the <br /> RPUD does not allow for this type of density, but it does have a flexibility clause that says the standards <br /> can be changed within the RPUD to fit the density and the type of development the City would like to see. <br /> Schoenzeit asked how many square feet one of those units would be. <br /> Gaffron indicated it would be best if the developer answers those questions. <br /> Tom Gonyea, Estate Development Corporation, stated there are a number of site constraints to this <br /> property with the roads,the larger than normal setbacks, and the wetlands. Gonyea stated in their view <br /> this is a product that fits the market pretty good. Gonyea indicated they have worked with Staff quite a <br /> bit on the sketch plan and that this property is zoned for higher density, which is why tliey thought this <br /> product would fit good on this site. <br /> Page 74 of 79 <br />