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MINUTES OF THE . <br /> ORONO PLANNING COIVIlVIISSION MEETING � <br /> � Monday,March 19,2007 � <br /> . . 6:00 o'clock p.m. • <br /> (#07-3275 BPS Properties,Continued) <br /> . Sticlrney stated he has reduced the number of lots from 15 to 13 and that all of the lots meet the City's <br /> requirements for size. Stickney stated the buckthorn and other weeds would be removed and the area <br /> � will be enhanced with native vegetation,trees, and other landscaping. <br /> Sticlmey stated they would be constructing a tennis court and a gazebo, a wood chip trail that ties into <br /> the Luce Line, and other amenities that are designed to enhance the natural features of the site. <br /> Kroeger inquired whether there would be curb and gutter. . <br /> Gronberg stated there would not be curb and gutter. <br /> Zullo inquired whether the Fire Marshal is okay with the proposed development. <br /> Sticlrney stated the three ponds being proposed for the development would also allow the fire <br /> , department to access one of the ponds in the event of a fire. <br /> Gronberg stated a new code has just come out from the State Fire Marshal's Office regarding ponding <br /> and that they are unsure whether that new code would apply in this situation. ' <br /> Zullo inquired whether one entrance into the development meets code. . <br /> Gronberg stated they do have the option of installing a dry hydrant with a line down to one of the ponds <br /> which would allow the fire department to access the water in the pond. ' <br /> Sticlrney stated he did distribute some information to the Council regarding the width of the streets in <br /> the area and that the road width is consistent with the rest of the area. <br /> Kroeger noted this development is located less than two miles from the fire station. <br /> Acting Chair Kempf opened the public hearing at 9:58 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Acting Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 9:58 p.m. <br /> Winer inquired whether there has been any soil testing conducted. <br /> Gronberg stated the soil testing has been completed. ' <br /> Kempf stated the City's Rural Oasis Study also addresses the view sheds of the adjoining properties and <br /> that it appears the significant number of trees that are being proposed for this development help to <br /> preserve the natural character of the area. Kempf suggested the applicant meet with the neighliors to <br /> discuss their views of this area. <br /> ' PAGE 27 <br />