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1VIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />• . Tuesday,Janu�ry 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�er two acres. The proposed develo}�ment generally conforms to the 2.0 acre dry-Uuildable,200-foot <br /> • width standards of the RR-1B Zoning dist�-ict. All of the lots would Ue served by a new private road with � <br /> a cul-de-sac extending westerly from Leaf Sh•eet. All lots would be served Uy private se�tic systems and <br /> wells. Primary and altei7iate septic locations for each lot will be required; however, septic reports have . � <br /> � not Ueen submitted. <br /> Staff's report outlines a mmiUer of issues to be discussed during this sketch plan review. Those issues <br /> include: <br /> 1. Conformity with 2000-2020 Orono Community Manageinent Plan; <br /> 2. ° Relationship of the proposed plat to the surrounding development; � <br /> 3. Confonnity 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 aiid standards; � <br /> 7. � Park,trail easement,fees or dedication needed; . . <br /> • 8. Road iniprovements and/or easements needed; �, <br /> 9. Stonnwater and drainage improvements; � � <br /> 10. Utility locations and availaUility; � � <br /> 1 l. 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 wealaiesses of the proposal. <br /> Curtis stated this application would be�resented to the City Council at their next meeting for their input � <br /> and direc�ion. <br /> Sticlrney gave a brief overview of the project to the Planning Conunission. Sticlaiey stated the lots did <br /> meet the two-acre minimum until it was suggested tl�at the City's ecological restoration mana�einent <br /> concept be incorporated into the project. SticlaZey stated he is willin�to incorporate conservation zones <br /> at different locations within ihe development. Sticlaiey stated a conservation zoiie would be established <br /> near the Luce Line and the area to the creek would also be enhanced in conjunctioii with this project. <br /> There are approximately�.3 acres of wetlands on the site. Sticlaley stated by enhancing the woodland <br /> areas, there would be a considerable ainount of vegetatioil and there would Ue a net gain overall in fhe � <br /> number of hees on the site after they finish their plantings. <br /> Sticlaiey stated they would like to incorporate a number of amenities into the plan that would Ue athactive <br /> to families. <br /> Sticlaley stated Lot 1 has a natural bei-�n,which lielps to kee� this develo�ment less visiUle to the <br /> adjoiuing properties. Sticlaiey ii�dicafied ihe neighUors are in sttpport of tlle concept�and tliat there is <br /> si�iificanC vegetation tluoughout the site to allow for tl�is development to remain relatively hidden. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />