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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Wednesday,January 17, 2001 <br /> (#2631 Zoning Code Amendment, Continued) <br /> Gaffron stated the most recent revisions include prohibition of RPUD in the Shoreland District, <br /> with clarification of the extent of the District and an editorial note regarding potential applicability <br /> of RPUD in certain Shoreland areas. Gaffron noted the members of the Planning Commission were <br /> not unanimous in their decision regarding the prohibition, with some members feeling this issue <br /> should be looked at more closely in the future. <br /> Gaffron stated another significant issue the Planning Commission has discussed at length is <br /> regarding the height a particular structure should be within this district, with a height limitation <br /> of 2 ''A stores or 30 feet for residentially guided properties, three story maximum for residential <br /> building in commercially guided areas being incorporated into the amendment. <br /> Gaffron stated there have been significant revisions to the park dedication requirements. The <br /> language requiring 8 percent of gross lot area to be dedicated to private recreational area has <br /> been increased to 10 percent, and is to be considered a separate dedication in addition to the <br /> standard public park dedication requirement. Gaffron stated the RPUD district would be subject to the <br /> park dedication requirements, with some possible revisions suggested to allow the City Council to <br /> waive the park dedication for City-assisted projects and/or projects with a public purpose; and to cap <br /> the park fee at <br /> 8 percent of land fair market value for higher density residential projects where the park fee per <br /> unit may greatly exceed 8 percent of the per unit land value. <br /> Gaffron stated the amendment has been revised to include revisions to the minimum landscape <br /> value rates, with higher landscape standards having been incorporated into the amendment. <br /> Language has also been added clarifying that parking facilities shall be buffered with landscape <br /> zones and that a development agreement and financial guarantee must to be on file with the City. <br /> Gaffron stated revised language regarding substantial compliance to omit the 5 percent and <br /> 10 percent revision allowances has been added to the amendment, as well as revised language <br /> regarding major amendments to omit the 5 percent and 10 percent allowances. <br /> Gaffron stated the City is able to add further amendments if the Planning Commission deems that <br /> appropriate. Gaffron stated in his opinion the fifth draft of the amendment has been fine-tuned <br /> to a level where the Planning Commission should feel comfortable approving it. <br /> Kluth commented at the most recent work session Commissioners Hawn, Lindquist, and himself <br /> were present where this amendment was discussed. Kluth noted the revisions discussed at the <br /> workshop have been incorporated into the amendment. Kluth inquired whether the Planning <br /> Commission should look at amending the park dedication code now or in the future. <br /> Gaffron stated the Planning Commission could adopt the amendment before them tonight with the <br /> recommendation that the park dedication section of the ordinance be looked at in the future. Gaffron <br /> noted that revising the park dedication ordinances would require a separate public hearing. <br /> Kluth stated in his view giving the City Council the option of waiving the park dedication fee on <br /> financially assisted projects is an important feature to the amendment. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this matter. <br /> PAGE 4 <br />