03/21/2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,March 21,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#05-3098 City of Orono,Continued) Rahn stated the City should do a better job of educating new residents. Gaffron stated the City becomes aware of a new property owner when they come in and file for homestead,which sometimes does not occur. Jurgens commented it would be helpful to televise the Planning Commission and City Council meetings,but that if this ordinance is strong enough,word will get around. Bremer stated that would not help new homeowners to the City. Winkey stated in his view it would be difficult to make a financial deterrent given the price being paid for some of these lots and that this ordinance amendment is a good step in the right direction. Rahn commented the City does need to have something in place for when lakeshore clearing occurs. Jurgens stated in his view real estate agents could disclose to the potential purchaser that there are rules regulating the removal of trees along the lakeshore. Bremer suggested this item also be included on the City's web site. Berg commented the City's newsletter is also a good way to keep the residents informed. Gaffron inquired whether the Planning Commission would prefer a percentage rather than a number of replacement trees. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to leave the language in Section(d) 1 as is. Rahn moved,Bremer seconded,to recommend approval of Application 305-3094,City of Orono, Section 78-1285,Zoning Amendment. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. SKETCH PLAN 10. #05-3094 BOHLAND/CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 177 GLENDALE DRIVE, SKETCH PLAN Jim Mollis, Applicant,was present. Gaffron stated the applicant is seeking site plan review for the property located at 177 Glendale Drive. Both plans are generally conforming with the zoning district and community management plan for single-family dwellings at a density of two to three units per acre. Gaffron noted the property has not PAGE 16