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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 15,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2789 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT, Continued) <br /> very doable. <br /> Lindahl indicated that, in order to avoid turning Kelley Parkway into a speedway, one needs to <br /> narrow the street and add landscaping and/or a canopy. <br /> While some numbers were provided at the work session, Krall stated that the traffic figures have <br /> demonstrated that approximately equal trips are taken whether it be this mixed unit development or <br /> single family residential. She added that higher senior densities provide a broader peak period as <br /> well. <br /> Mabusth asked Public Service Director Greg Gappa to comment on the Park Commissions view. <br /> Gappa noted that while the Park Commission had not commented on specifics, they would likely <br /> suggest a wider parkway since no one knows what will develop across the street. <br /> Mabusth asked if any standards exist for a parkway. <br /> Gappa stated that no standards exist, however, 41' was suggested perhaps due to the public works <br /> trucks, and because 41' is the width of existing Kelley Parkway. <br /> Gaffron stated that the CMP merely designates scenic parkways along the lakes, and the City has <br /> gone no further than naming this "parkway". The 60' corridor was platted when this area was <br /> designated for single family residential. <br /> In his thoughts, Consultant Case stated that 41' is very wide for a road that doesn't have any real <br /> standard, adding that 28' may be appropriate. He suggested that the City review the Engineer's <br /> report when available. <br /> Bremer asked if a turning lane into the development could be added. <br /> Berg reminded the Commission that there will be commercial across the street and thought needs <br /> to given into what might go there. She maintained that,likely,half of the people in the development <br /> will be coming and going during peak times. <br /> Johnston noted that even without a traffic study, it still seems likely that 41' and two lanes would <br /> be appropriate at either end of Kelley Parkway; however, he questioned the need for 41' the entire <br /> length. <br /> PAGE 25 of 36 <br />