01/21/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JANUARY 21, 1992 ( #12) OTHER ISSUES A) Councilmember Jabbour stated that he was made aware through the newspaper that the City was seeking applicants to serve on the Planning Commission. He stated that Callahan, Goetten and himself all felt that they need to change what happened a year ago with respects to appointments to the Commission. He felt that Commission members do not need to be interviewed by the Council to be reappointed to the Commission and noted the Council would be looking at this issue. B) Sewer Pond Property Mabusth reviewed a sketch of proposed development for this property. Chair Kelley stated that he disagrees with the concept of residential development for this property. He stated that the Park Commission was granted money to study the alternatives for this property. The Park Commission recommended partial park development and partial residential development in order to raise money for the new facilities. He felt they are proposing to sell off the best portion of the property, the oak knoll, for residential development. He stated that there is money in escrow that the Council could use to help pay for the City facilities, and noted the City may never get another chance to purchase 4 acres of land for parks again. Cohen reiterated Kelley's view that by retaining the property for park land, it is like having money in the bank. Bellows agreed with Kelley and stated it is good planning to retain the property and agreed the chance to buy such a parcel may not be an option in the future. All Commission Members agreed. ( #13) APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Cohen, seconded by Chair Kelley, to approve the minutes of the November 18, 1991 Planning Commission. Ayes 6, nays 0. ( #14) REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COUNCIL MEETING Bellows volunteered to attend the February 10, 1992 Council meeting. 12