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• <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> AUGUST 21,2000 <br /> (#2550 Charles Van Eeckhout, Continued) <br /> Bergh stated if this area was truly a wetland area, excavation of the creek area would not result in <br /> a lower water table. Bergh stated it is his understanding from Mr. Sobotta and Mr.Van Eeckhout <br /> is that the watershed going away from this property was lowered at some time and lowered the <br /> water table in this whole area. Bergh stated by digging the creekbed out would result in the creek <br /> being filled with water if this was a true wetland,which has not occurred. Bergh stated the outlet <br /> was changed to the east of this property somewhere, which resulted in the lower water table, and <br /> he is not aware of where that change occurred. <br /> Hawn commented the Planning Commission will probably not be able to gain a clear <br /> understanding of the ditch and fill at tonight's meeting. Hawn expressed a concern regarding the <br /> small lot size. <br /> Lindquist commented the Planning Commission is looking at some very small lot sizes, noting he <br /> cannot support a project with those lot sizes. Lindquist noted there is a fair amount of opposition <br /> from the residents of Long Lake to the extension of Apple Glen Road. <br /> Hawn concurred that there is not a lot of support for the extension of Apple Glen Road among the <br /> residents of Long Lake. <br /> Kluth commented the minutes reflect that the Planning Commission has expressed concerns on a <br /> number of occasions regarding the small lot size, with a recommendation being given to lower the <br /> • number of lots in this development. <br /> Hawn commented the amount of dry buildable was increased slightly. <br /> Lindquist indicated the size of the lots still remain relatively small, and reiterated he would not be <br /> in support of the development as proposed. <br /> Stoddard noted he was in agreement with Lindquist. <br /> Kluth noted the City Council minutes reflect that hookup to sewer would not be allowed if it <br /> increased lot density,noting the City Council would prefer to see a two acre minimum. Kluth <br /> pointed out the Applicant was requested to address the issues relating to dry buildable and access. <br /> Bergh stated the overall average for the lots in this development are a little over two acres with <br /> respect to the PRD. <br /> Hawn commented that there are some minimum sizes that people tend to be interested in <br /> regardless if the overall lot size is above the two acre minimum. <br /> Lindquist stated the Planning Commission can either act on this application tonight,which in his <br /> view it will be denied, or the Applicant can request the matter be tabled. <br /> Bergh requested the Planning Commission act on the revised plan. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 9 <br />