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11�IINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNlNG COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 21,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3287 Thomas Webber,Sketch Plan,Continued) <br /> Kroeger inquired why this area would be zoned one-half acre. <br /> Gaffron stated this neighborhood,which is located on the north side of Navarre,was zoned for one-half <br /> acre since early 1967 and that this standard may have been to limit the density. Gaffron stated the issue <br /> of hardcover and density was probably an issue and also reflected that there is a wide variety of lot sizes <br /> in the neighborhood. Rather than creating a zone that allows a one-sixth of an acre,they required one- <br /> half acre lots in order to protect the lake. <br /> Kroeger noted this area is within walking distance of the business district of the City of Orono. Kroeger <br /> indicated he understands the water quality issues. <br /> The applicant was not present. <br /> Kempf stated he would not encourage higher density in Navarre and that there are neighborhoods where <br /> there are a number of small lots since it can become oppressive. Kempf stated he likes a mixture of <br /> smaller and larger lots but that it does not appear that this would result in a more desirable and expensive <br /> property. <br /> Winer inquired whether the City's Comprehensive Plan would be affected at all with this proposal. <br /> Gaffron stated one of the issues is that any development within the MUSA should be developed at three <br /> units per acre. A comprehensive plan amendment is probably not necessary but the neighborhood would <br /> likely have to be rezoned rather than just simply these lots,which would constitute spot zoning. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> 8. #07-3289 PRC DEVELOPMENT CO.,2940 SIXTH AVENUE NORTH,SKETCH PLAN <br /> Susan Seeland with PRC Development and Roland Aberg with Hart/Howerton were present. <br /> Roland Aberg stated they are proposing a project on the corner of County Road 6 and and Homestead <br /> Trail consisting of approximately 22.87 acres,which does not include the right-of-way of the two roads. <br /> The site borders Medina on the north and is currently zoned RR1B,which has a minimum lot size of two <br /> acres. A standard subdivision was prepared for the site based on that current zoning. It shows there are <br /> six potential lots. <br /> When this site was being considered for development,a number of amenities to the property were <br /> identified,which include a number of trees, some wetland area and the views. Aberg stated based on the <br /> topography of the site,they are proposing a Planned Residential Development. The plan proposes a <br /> single road with a rural road feel and six home sites. Aberg stated the benefit of the project,by arranging <br /> the homes in this way,is that is helps to preserve the overall wetlands,preserves all the woodland,and <br /> leaves a lot of open space in and around the lots. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />