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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 19, 2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS, Continued) <br /> Gaffron indicated that they will be discussing trail locations,pedestrian safety and circulation, <br /> street widths, loft sizes. etc. with the Landforms experts this upcoming Thursday,with a report <br /> going to Council at their next meeting. <br /> Smith asked if the Planning Commission with regard to the Landform application could have <br /> addressed anything further. <br /> Mabusth stated that Moorse brought up the issues with pedestrian safety,which had not really <br /> been addressed until then. <br /> Gaffron added that Dahlstrom Development has been hesitant to supply the City with <br /> comparative samples of their developments to see what their quality is, no indications of their <br /> financial capabilities, which is necessary,but helps their competition once it becomes public. <br /> Smith indicated that the Planning Commission was still awaiting the market study and analysis <br /> that supports the development as they are proposing. <br /> Gaffron pointed out that they have a consultant that is expected to come in and make some <br /> recommendations regarding affordable housing. <br /> Mabusth reported that a citizens group attended the meeting regarding the issue of affordable <br /> housing and lack thereof in Orono. She stated that Council member Jim White answered there <br /> objections rather eloquently explaining that City's do not have the mechanisms or resources to <br /> pursue that kind of funding to offset housing costs. <br /> Smith encouraged staff to pursue the market analysis, addresses to go visit, studies of the <br /> financials, and the traffic study. <br /> (#10) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Gaffron apologized for not supplying the Commission with a calendar of additional work session <br /> dates. He indicated that the meetings will likely take place the first Wednesday of every other <br /> month. The first work session was agreed upon to be scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, <br /> 2002, at 5:30 p.m. <br /> Smith suggested the next meeting be scheduled for November 6, 2002, the day after elections, at <br /> 5:30 p.m. <br /> Smith asked Mabusth to fill the Planning Commission Vice-Chair position. <br /> PAGE 27 of 28 <br />