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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 16,'2007 <br /> . 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3257 BPS Properties,Continued) � � <br /> conformity with the guiding of this area for single-family rural residential development at a density of one <br /> unit per two acres. The proposed development generally conforms to the 2.0 acre dry-buildable,200-foot <br /> width standards of the RR-1B Zoning district. All of the lots would be served by a new private road with � <br /> a cul-de-sac extending westerly from Leaf Street. All lots would be served by private septic systems and <br /> wells. Primary and alternate septic locations for each lot will be required;however, septic reports have <br /> not been submitted. <br /> Staff's report outlines a number of issues to be discussed during this sketch plan review. Those issues <br /> include: <br /> 1. Conformity with 2000-2020 Orono Community Management Plan; <br /> 2. Relationship of the proposed plat to the surrounding development; <br /> 3. Confornuty with zoning district lot requirements; ' <br /> 4. A discussion of the general site characteristics; � <br /> 5. Lot layout and lot standards; � <br /> 6. Road layout and standards; <br /> 7. Park,trail easement, fees or dedication needed; . <br /> 8. . Road improvements and/or easements needed; <br /> 9. Stormwater and drainage improvements; � ' <br /> 10. Utility locations and availability; • <br /> 11. Wetlands on the property; <br /> 12. Woodland impacts and conservation design. <br /> ' The goal of tonight's review is to provide the developer with an overview of the pertinent city ordinances <br /> and how they affect the proposed plat and to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the proposal. � <br /> Curtis stated this application would be presented to the City Council at their next meeting for their input <br /> and direction. <br /> Stickney gave a brief overview of the project to the Planning Commission. Stickney stated the lots did <br /> meet the two-acre minimum until it was suggested that the City's ecological restoration management <br /> concept be incorporated into the project. Sticlrney stated he is willing to incorporate conservation zones <br /> at different locations within the development. Stickney stated a conservation zone would be established <br /> _ near the Luce Line and the area to the creek would also be enhanced in conjunction with this project. <br /> There are approximately 8.3 acres of wetlands on the site. Stickney stated by enhancing the woodland <br /> areas,there would be a considerable amount of vegetation and there would be a net gain overall in the <br /> number of trees on the site after they finish their plantings. � <br /> Sticlrney stated they would like to incorporate a number of amenities into the plan that would be attractive <br /> to families. <br /> Stickney stated Lot 1 has a natural berm,which helps to keep this development less visible to the <br /> adjoining properties. Sticlrney indicated the neighbors are in support of the concept and that there is <br /> significant vegetation throughout the site to allow for this development to remain relatively hidden. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />