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. MINUTES OF THE <br /> - ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 17,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3152 Bohland Development, Continued) <br /> Gronberg stated they would attempt to preserve as many trees as possible. Gronberg stated if the road <br /> were moved, it would likely result in the removal of even more trees. <br /> There were no further public comments. <br /> Fritzler inquired how this development differs from Luce Line Ridge. <br /> Gaffron stated in that development the lots were approximately three acres in a five-acre zone. Gaffron <br /> indicated at that time there was no attempt to do any buffering of the views. Gaffron stated if the house <br /> lots could be moved up further,that might be another option to help reduce the visual impact of the <br /> development. <br /> Gronberg stated in his opinion the lots might be getting too small to construct a reasonably sized house <br /> and that he would prefer the lot sizes not be reduced any further. <br /> Leslie indicated he would be inclined to keep the 30-foot setback. Leslie inquired whether Lot 3 has any <br /> covenants or restrictions on clearing the trees behind that house. <br /> Gronberg stated in his opinion there should be a covenant or a conservation easement for Lot 3 to prevent <br /> cutting of those trees. <br /> Kempf stated the clustering idea is a rather gray area,but when you weigh the view versus the amount of <br /> room, the developer should avoid the feeling of the houses being crowded. <br /> Rahn concurred that the setback should be kept at 30 feet. <br /> Bremer stated the property owners would not need to build up to their setback. Bremer stated she <br /> personally likes the idea of pushing the lots up a little bit and that she would like to see the trees on Lot 3 <br /> remain. <br /> Leslie inquired whether the cul-de-sac could be located more at the intersection of Lots 1 and 2 and <br /> whether that would help push the lots up further. <br /> Gronberg indicated that is just a temporary cul-de-sac. <br /> Rahn concurred the Council should review this application to see whether they would be agreeable to this <br /> type of clustering concept. <br /> Leslie stated he would like to see the Council support this application since it helps to preserve the rural <br /> oasis feel and still provide sufficient lot sizes. <br /> Gronberg stated in his view the development will not be very visible from Watertown Road. <br /> PAGE 10 <br />