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. MINUTES OF THE <br /> ` ORONO PLA1V1vING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 17,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3131 Steve Bohl, Continued) <br /> Gronberg stated it is possible to design the house to make the encroachment slightly less than that,but the <br /> developer would prefer to leave the size of the house on Lot 8 as is. Gronberg stated the 10-foot variance <br /> would be the maximum. <br /> Gi•onUerg ilhistrated the proposed vegetation plan,noting a row of tall cottonwoods exist in that area, <br /> which are proposed to remain. Gronberg stated they are proposing some spruce trees in that area as well <br /> as some other vegetation on the site. GronUerg stated they are atternpting to create a perimeter of irees <br /> around the development to decrease the visibility from Willow Drive. � <br /> There were no public conmients conceining this application. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the Park Commission has reviewed this application. <br /> Uaffron stated the Park Commission recommended a ten-foot trail easement along the western edge of the <br /> property. Gaffron stated he did not]aiow whether the Park Commission looked at the topography of the <br /> entire site. <br /> Gronberg stated the developer would be willing to grant the easement. <br /> Bremer inquired whetlier the Park Commission would like the trail to continue down into the <br /> development. <br /> Gaffron stated to his belief they would be in support of that,but noted the Park Commission has not <br /> reviewed the latest revised plan. <br /> Rahn conunented it appears that there is quite a bit of screening from Willow Drive. <br /> Gronberg stated there would be screening from Willow and screening for the subdivision. <br /> Leslie stated he would prefer to see 14-foot trees planted as a way of reducing the visual impact of the <br /> development. <br /> Fritzler inquired whether Conunissioner Leslie would prefer evergreen trees. <br /> Leslie conmlented he would like to see evergreen irees. <br /> Gronberg concut7-ed that it is important to get soine type of ever�•een in that area to help screen the <br /> development. <br /> Bremer inquired whether Staff would need additional laudsca�e plans. <br /> Gaffron stated Staff has only seen the laudscape plan tonight and that he has not had an opporhuiity to <br /> review it closely. <br /> 1'AGE 3 <br />