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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MARCH 19,2001 <br /> (#8) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION,CONTINUED <br /> Gaffron addressed the Planning Commission regarding the Long Lake Task Force. Gaffron <br /> indicated the City of Long Lake, in conjunction with the process of redesigning Highway 12,has <br /> been meeting with a consultant to conduct a study of the downtown area in order to create a long-term <br /> vision for the Long Lake downtown area. Gaffron stated they are considering a mix of residential and <br /> commercial uses for the downtown area. <br /> The Planning Commission reviewed a map of the proposed improvements. Gaffron noted the <br /> red triangles indicate commercial while the yellow/green triangles indicate residential. <br /> Gaffron stated the City of Long Lake is looking at commercial buildings which could range between <br /> 5,000 to 20,000 square feet, and residential which could range between two,three, and <br /> four stories. Gaffron stated they are attempting to focus on the lake and are contemplating <br /> construction of a bandshell and expansion of the park area. <br /> Gaffron stated the consultant feels the commuter traffic will utilize the new Highway 12, and the <br /> majority of traffic utilizing the old Highway 12 corridor will be going into Long Lake as their <br /> destination. Gaffron indicated this is a different concept than what was discussed in the 1989 <br /> Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Gaffron stated the City in the past had considered utilizing Kelly <br /> Parkway as a service road and not having direct connections to Highway 12. Gaffron commented the <br /> City of Orono should perhaps re-examine that concept since the new Highway 12 will be on a <br /> separate corridor. <br /> Kiuth commented he has heard concerns from some of the residents relating to how the proposed <br /> improvements to downtown will be paid for and how it will affect their standard of living. <br /> Hawn stated the developer, in order to help offset the costs, discussed the possibility of increasing the <br /> price of rent in the downtown area as well as bringing in more restaurants. Hawn stated the <br /> developer also indicated the residential component to this concept was also important in making the <br /> entire project work. <br /> SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING <br /> (#6) #01-2663 CRAIG ALSHOUSE,HAVING AN INTEREST IN 4100 WATERTOWN <br /> ROAD AND 5405 ORCHARD PARK ROAD, CLASS III SUBDIVISION, 7:15 p.m.— <br /> 8:18 p.m. <br /> Craig Alshouse, Applicant, and Ed Otto, Surveyor,were present. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting a Class III subdivision of property located at <br /> 4100 Watertown Road. The property consists of approximately 37 acres, with approximately two <br /> acres being classified as Orono Wetlands. The Applicant is proposing a six lot residential <br /> development, with four lots being served by a private road shown as Outlot A. Lot 5 as proposed <br /> would consist of 8.4 acres and contains a house,horse barn, and riding arena, with direct access to <br /> Watertown Road. Lot 6 has a house located on the front property line and has access to <br /> PAGE 5 <br />