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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 19,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3332 PRC Development Company,Continued) <br /> Curtis noted this application is a PRD,which does allow some flexibility by the Planning Commission <br /> on the type of fence to be installed. <br /> Zullo stated the design of the board fence fits the character of a horse farm and that the PRD would <br /> allow some flexibility. <br /> Seeland displayed an aerial view of their property and the adjoining areas. <br /> Kempf inquired whether there is a connection between the two preserves. <br /> Turner stated there is not. <br /> Kempf stated that it appears there is some opposition to a fence that would impede the passage of <br /> wildlife into that area. <br /> Seeland noted they are not proposing fencing near the wetland area. Seeland asked whether the four <br /> board fence is acceptable. <br /> Schwingler indicated he is fine with that type of fence. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that a four board fence would be acceptable. <br /> Kempf recommended that the applicants develop a more formal landscape plan listing the exact <br /> number and type of trees. <br /> Turner noted this is the preliminary plat approval and that those details would be required at the final <br /> plat stage. <br /> Winer asked what the difference is between a PUD and a PRD is. <br /> Curtis stated the differences are outlined on page two of the Planner's report. <br /> Turner stated the applicants would need to come back for final approval, at which time all the items <br /> specified would need to have been addressed. <br /> Curtis stated if the applicants receive preliminary plat approval,they would not need to come back <br /> before the Planning Commission unless they make some changes to the approved plan. <br /> Seeland stated they have hired a company who specifically designs wetland areas for wildlife and that <br /> they would like to design an area that is more wildlife friendly by using a mixture of wildlife seed mix <br /> and plants. Seeland stated any future purchasers of the lots would need to enter into a contract <br /> requiring them to maintain the buffer. Seeland stated that John Smyth has indicated he would be <br /> agreeable with markers that are flush with the ground rather than upright markers. <br /> Turner stated an ariractive buffer is also more likely to be retained and maintained by.a homeowner. <br /> PAGE 17 <br />