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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Wednesday,July 17,2002 <br /> 5:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#2) #02-2789 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT LLC, Continued <br /> Rahn stated that, in his view, he would support congregation areas or smaller sitting areas <br /> stylized after the main entrance. <br /> Mabusth asked if the Park Commission would preview the plan. <br /> Gappa suggested they take a look at the proposal briefly on July 29, 2002,prior to their annual <br /> Park Tour. <br /> Smith indicated that she would like to get the Park Commission involved in the process sooner <br /> than later. Since the City Council will likely ask for their comments, having them weigh in on <br /> the design might be useful at this point. <br /> Gaffron stated that they would not be making a judgement, but merely previewing the trails etc. <br /> since the project is not public parkland. Gaffron agreed that Council would likely want to hear <br /> their thoughts. <br /> Mabusth asked that Gappa make sure the Park Commission understand that this is private open <br /> space. <br /> Mabusth stated that she could support the 6 units per acre, since the wetlands and the amount of <br /> dry usable space, limit the applicant. In her view, Mabusth liked to look at the project as 4 units <br /> per acre plus the lofts. She was pleased with the amount of diversity and wished to see the <br /> wetland delineation report soon. <br /> Johnston stated that the fieldwork on the wetland delineation had been completed, however, he <br /> still awaited the paperwork. To his knowledge, the boundary itself had not changed. <br /> Smith asked what further needed to be discussed this evening. Virtually, item 6 had been <br /> addressed, however, questions regarding item 4 remain. The transportation,traffic, and <br /> development of Kelley Parkway were areas for discussion. <br /> Gaffron stated that in terms of traffic generated by this development, and how it effects <br /> intersections on the north side, were issues to be addressed with development. As the planning <br /> progresses, Gaffron noted that direction will need to be obtained from the Engineer's report <br /> before deciding on internal road widths, addressing turn lanes, considering the widths of Kelley <br /> Parkway, and parallel parking, etc. Currently, Gaffron noted that the applicant had proposed <br /> widths of 20' for Kelley Parkway with 8' bump outs for parallel parking. <br /> Hawn left the meeting at 7:00 p.m. <br /> Johnston noted that the widths would be 22' back to back on most of the private roads. <br /> PAGE 14 OF 22 <br />