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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 20,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2789 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT,Continued) <br /> Kluth maintained that the City does have an agreement with Long Lake and should ask for a formal <br /> opinion. <br /> Neil Weber,Long Lake resident, stated that there is a process which needs to be followed,we are <br /> virtually one community and need to continue to work together. He added that although the downtown <br /> Long Lake plan has not identified a specific site for a grocer, it will happen, and dialogue needs to begin. <br /> Weber continued that other landowners in the area need to be brought in to the discussion for their input <br /> as well, since the ramifications will effect many. <br /> Lindahl stated that her group had conducted discussions with Long Lake staff representatives who <br /> suggested they meet with Orono before moving forward. <br /> Mabusth asked for reaction from the neighborhood meetings. <br /> Johnston indicated that upon neighborhood review the biggest concern was the traffic. There was not <br /> much concern over the density due to adequate buffers, and most everyone wanted the grocer. Reaction <br /> from a smaller neighborhood meeting concluded again that the land use was fine,the grocer was <br /> desirable, and many were excited about the amenities including the 2 1/2 miles of trail. <br /> Carolyn Krall stated that this is not a big box development, it is a mixed use community which operates <br /> on the right mix,potentially blending in some office and retail.Highway 12 is relocating, as Ron Moorse <br /> cites in his comments, and new potential exists. <br /> Bob Sansevere, City Council Representative, stated that while he has heard much talk about synergy and <br /> what needs to be built, consideration needs to be given to the property to the west. If rezoned, anything <br /> can be built there. <br /> In her view,Carolyn Krall. envisioned a daycare center or medical facility,much like the one being <br /> proposed by Dr. Berg. <br /> Sansevere stated that he was confused and asked whether Landform interests control the land to the west <br /> that she is referring to. <br /> Carolyn stated that they did not. <br /> Tony Oxborough, T.F. James Co., stated that his company owns 20 acres just kitty-corner from the <br /> proposed development on the southwest corner of Old Crystal Bay Road and Highway 12, and asked for <br /> an opportunity to be involved more in the development stages of these parcels. <br /> PAGE 21 <br />