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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 19,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3131 STEVE BOHL, CONTINUED) <br /> Rahn stated the City's Conservation Design Goals allow the City to deviate somewhat. Rahn suggested <br /> the developer,discuss that issue further with Staff. <br /> Bohland stated it is up to the City to look at the requirements,but that in his opinion this is a very nice <br /> plat with a cul-de-sac that would be approved by a number of cities. Bohland stated in his view this is a <br /> reasonable site plan and that the natural characteristics add to the value of the site. Bohland stated he <br /> would like to see some adjustment in the setbacks. <br /> Kempf stated he believes the Conservation Design Goals do allow some flexibility if the developer's <br /> goals are similar. Kempf inquired whether the applicant has been provided the information relating to the <br /> Conservation Design Goals. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the study took approximately one year to develop and that it created some specific <br /> guidelines for this area of the City,which were discussed with the applicant early on in the process. <br /> Gaffron stated currently there is no ordinance that implements those specific conservation design <br /> requirements. Gaffron stated the existing subdivision code allows the Planning Commission to look at <br /> vegetation and other items that have not typically been reviewed in conjunction with applications <br /> previously. <br /> Gaffron stated the developer has not applied for any variances and have not submitted any landscaping <br /> plans. Gaffron stated in his view the applicant needs to submit those plans as the next step. <br /> Winkey inquired whether other cities look at a 25-foot buffer. <br /> Bohland stated a number of cities look at the Watershed District requirements. <br /> Winkey inquired whether this lot would be buildable even if the buffer were reduced. <br /> Bohland stated he would request a 25-foot buffer and not a 25-foot setback to the buffer. <br /> Winkey inquired whether the City has the ability to reduce that setback to the buffer. <br /> Gaffron stated the reason for the buffer and setback to buffer is to ensure that houses are not constructed <br /> right next to an area that is supposed to be left natural. Gaffron stated the setback could possibly be <br /> changed in certain areas,but that given the amount of thought that went into the ordinance,the Planning <br /> Commission should be careful to deviate from that with the first application that falls under the ordinance. <br /> Gaffron stated some formal discussions need to be held and a plan developed on exactly what is desired <br /> for this property. <br /> Gaffron suggested the applicant make a proposal and submit justification for why they want it to be that <br /> way. Gaffron requested the review period for this application be extended. <br /> PAGE 17 <br />
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