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n�vt�T�,s or T�oc <br /> ORONO PLANNING C011'IMISSION 1VIEETING <br /> Monday, October 17,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.ni. <br /> (#05-3131 Steve Bohl, Continuecl) <br /> Gronberg stated it is possible to desigrl the house to m�ke 1;he encrolchment slightly less ihan that,but fihe <br /> developer wot►ld prefer to leave the size of the house on Lo1:8 as is. Gronberg statecl tlie 10-foot variance <br /> �vould be fihe maximtim. <br /> Grorlberg illush-ated the�roposed vegetation plaii,notillg a row of tall cottoir;�oods e�ist in that area, <br /> which are proposed to remain. Gronberg stated they are proposing some spruce trees iil tliat area as `�ell <br /> as some ofiher vegetation on the si1:e. Gronberg stated tliey are attempting to create a perimeter of trees <br /> around the developmeni:to decrease the visibility froin Willow Diive. � <br /> There were no pttblic conunents concerning this application. <br /> Ralul inquired whether tlie Parlc Conunission has reviewed this application. <br /> Gaffi-on statec]tlle Parlc Conunission recommended a ten-foot trail easeinent along the western edge of the <br /> property. Gaffron stated he did iiot laiow whether the Park Commission looked at the topography of the <br /> c�itire site. <br /> Gronberg stated the developer���ould be willing to grant the easement. <br /> Bremer inquired whether tlie Park Collunission would like the irail to continue down into the <br /> development. <br /> Gaffi-on stated to lus belief they would be in support of that,Uut noted the Park Conunission has not <br /> reviewed tlie latest revised plan. <br /> Ratul conunetited ii appears that tliere is quite a bit of screening from VVillow Drive. <br /> Gronberg stated there would be screeiiing from Willow and screening for the suUdivision. <br /> Leslie stated he would prefer to see 14-foot lrees planted as a way of reducing the visual impact of the <br /> development. <br /> I'ritzler inquired whether Conunissioner Leslie would prefer evergreen hees. <br /> Leslie conunented he would like to see evergreen trees. <br /> Gronberg concurred that it is importani to get some t}��e of ever�-�-een in i:hat area to help screen the <br /> development. <br /> Bremer inquired��vhether Staff would need additioiial landscape plaus. <br /> Gaffi�on stated Staff has only seen tlle laudscape plaii tonigllt ancl that he 11as not had an opporhuiity to <br /> review it closely. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />