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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 21,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Steadman stated they do have a couple of recommendations that they would like the Planning <br /> Commission and the neighbors to consider. The Foxhill neighborhood currently has two vacant lots at the <br /> end of the cul-de-sac. The lots are approximately one acre apiece. Steadman stated those lots will <br /> someday be sold and developed and that he is not sure if there are covenants or restrictions over those two <br /> lots. The first recommendation would be to create a separate parking area beyond the Jacobs' property <br /> for all construction vehicles; two, limit the construction hours during the week and on the weekends from <br /> 8:30 to 4:30 where normally the contractors are allowed from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the week; and three, <br /> provide street sweeping at the end of the day once the construction is finished. <br /> Steadman stated he would ask the Planning Commission to vote on the application tonight. <br /> Landgraver asked approximately how many trees will need to be removed for the temporary parking lot. <br /> Steadman indicated they will attempt to stay within the area of the proposed cul-de-sac and within the <br /> driveways to the individual lots. <br /> Lemke asked if there would be any time frame for construction. <br /> Steadman stated that is difficult to say since it would depend on when the lots are sold and the preference <br /> of the property owner. Steadman stated he would propose doing the construction while the kids are in <br /> school and that in his view that is reasonable. <br /> Berg asked if it would be year-round construction. <br /> Steadman stated it would be for the homes. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. <br /> Steven Byrnes, 1025 Heritage Lane, stated he is the president of the Foxhill Homeowners Association and <br /> that he is here tonight representing the 14 homeowners. Byrnes stated they do not oppose Mr.Jacobs <br /> developing his land or the extension of the road but that the contention is around the construction access. <br /> Mr. Steadman's proposal tonight shows that a temporary road access is possible but comes down to a <br /> question of burden and inconvenience. Byrnes stated the way this is being proposed is that the entire <br /> burden is falling on the entire 17 property owners in Foxhill. <br /> Byrnes stated he is in agreement that access onto County Road 15 is dangerous and that traffic is <br /> continuing to get together. Byrnes stated when you add the 17 homes that are trying to get in and out, it is <br /> a huge inconvenience and a huge risk. Byrnes stated he totally agrees and supports the idea of preserving <br /> the wetlands and trees but that the City also has a responsibility to preserve the lives of the people who <br /> live in this community. <br /> Byrnes stated the alternative road is viable and that he did not hear anything that said it was not viable. <br /> The question becomes whether Mr. Jacobs should bear the burden or whether the burden should be on the <br /> homeowners. Byrnes noted the City will continue to receive benefits from all the permits and tax dollars <br /> associated with this development. In addition, Mr. Jacobs will receive the benefit of receiving millions of <br /> dollars for his land. <br /> Page 4 of 46 <br />