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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 /> (#05-3131 Steve Bohl,Continued) <br /> Bremer stated the quality of the wetland goes to the hardship in her opinion,and that if this is determined <br /> to be a true wetland, she would be hard pressed to approve a variance since there are other options. <br /> Gronberg noted the required wetland setbacks have increased quite a bit over the past few years. <br /> Rahn indicated he likes the proposed location of Outlot B. Rahn inquired whether any picnic tables or <br /> anything are being proposed for that area. <br /> Gronberg stated not that he knows of. <br /> Gaffron stated amenities could be added to that area if the developer chooses. <br /> Rahn stated the homeowners could also decide what they would like that area used for. <br /> Gaffron pointed out the outlot is only five percent of the property and not ten percent. <br /> Gronberg stated there is a natural divide in that area which was one reason why the outlot was not made <br /> bigger. <br /> Gaffron stated the location of the road is also a factor and that the road should be in its present location. <br /> Bremer commented the walkway could be considered as part of the land dedication. <br /> Fritzler inquired what the area of the park is. <br /> Gaffron stated it is approximately a quarter acre. <br /> Leslie noted there is a city park located across the street. <br /> Kempf inquired whether the developer could donate some land and/or park dedication fee. <br /> Gaffron stated the Park Commission typically makes a recommendation concerning the park dedication. <br /> Gaffron stated trail easements are typically not excluded from the park dedication fee. Gaffron stated the <br /> private recreation requirement is separate from the park dedication fee and is set at 10 percent of the total <br /> land area of the development. Gaffron stated functionally the trail would be considered private property <br /> if it is located within the development and that the public could be prohibited from using it. <br /> Gronberg indicated the trail easement is located on church property. <br /> Leslie inquired whether it would be part of Outlot B. <br /> Gaffron stated it necessarily might not be. <br /> PAGE 5 <br />