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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 are exploring relocating the pond a little further southwest to avoid the trees. <br /> Gronberg stated five of the six lots have been tested for septic and those have passed. Gronberg stated it <br /> is his opinion that Lot 6 would also be approved for septic. Gronberg indicated they are looking at <br /> relocating the septic sites further to the west on Lots 1 and 2, which would leave more room behind the <br /> house to accommodate a back yard. <br /> Kempf stated in his opinion the revised plan is environmentally conscious and that he is pleased with the <br /> revisions thus far. Kempf concurred that there should be covenants documenting the limitations of the <br /> lots. <br /> Rahn noted the Park Commission would be reviewing this application as well. <br /> Rahn asked for public comments regarding this application. <br /> Gary Demele, 3400 Watertown Road, indicates he lives to the southeast and that the revised plans are a <br /> vast improvement from the original application. Demele stated most of the elements have been <br /> addressed. Demele indicated he does have a concern regarding the NURP pond. <br /> Gronberg stated in his opinion that NURP pond could be moved slightly. <br /> Demele concurred that the pond should be relocated slightly. Demele stated the woods create the <br /> backdrop for this development and serves two functions. Demele stated the woods create a backdrop to <br /> the development and provides preliminary screening to the houses and that he would not be opposed to <br /> the smaller lots in an effort to preserve more trees. <br /> Demele stated it appears likely that Lot 3 would be a three-story walkout, and inquired whether there is a <br /> design review process that would be gone through prior to construction. Demele stated that house would <br /> be quite visible from their property. <br /> Rahn stated the City does have height restrictions but does not have a design review committee. <br /> Leslie stated City codes would allow what visually would appear as a three-story house to be constructed <br /> on Lot 3. <br /> Gaffron stated the other lots could also have two stories plus a basement or two and a half stories above <br /> the basement. Gaffron stated the height of a residence is measured from the average of the highest gable <br /> and that the houses will look high to Demele based on the topography of this site. <br /> Gronberg inquired whether screening along the west lot line would be acceptable. <br /> Demele stated it would be,but that their house is also high up and that screening across Outlot B would <br /> be nice. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />