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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,Apri121,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3355 Tim Hauser on behalf of Clement Kroll,Continued) <br /> Kempf noted typically the City assesses the fees when new lots are created. <br /> � <br /> Gaffron stated the park dedication fees and trunk fees have probably changed significantly from when <br /> Christine Drive was first created. At the present time the City charges a park dedication fee that is <br /> based on the impacts that new developments have on the park system and future needs in the City. The <br /> three new lots would be required to pay a fee but not the lot on which the existing house is located on. <br /> Gaffron indicated the storm water and trunk fees were established in approximately 2002 for all new <br /> development. The fees are paid into a fund that ultimately covers the cost of the City addressing <br /> existing and potential drainage issues. The trunk fees were authorized as part of the overall City water <br /> management plan and are based on the entire property,including wetlands, on a per acre rate. Every <br /> subdivision since 2002 or 2003 has had to pay that fee. <br /> Gaffron stated that even though it was understood at the time this area was originally developed that <br /> these lots would some day be developed,park dedication fees and trunk fees were not paid on these lots <br /> . and those lots would be subject to the fees that are in place today. Gaffron indicated he can provide the <br /> applicant with some information that fully explains the fees. � <br /> Kroll asked whether the fees he is being charged are the same as what is being charged on the Graham <br /> property. <br /> Gaffron indicated they are charged storm water and trunk fees at the same rate on a per acre basis. <br /> Gaffron noted the storm water basins that were constructed for the first development have been deemed <br /> sufficient by the engineers to handle the runoff from these new lots and will not need to be upgraded. <br /> Chair Kempf opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Kempf closed the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. <br /> Kroeger stated given the constraints of the septic systems,in his opinion the proposed design is a good <br /> design. <br /> Zullo stated she would prefer to see three lots rather than four given the need for the long driveway on • <br /> two of the lots,but if�the building pads meet the City's standards, she would not be opposed to it. <br /> Kroeger asked whether a lot line variance would be required for the driveways. <br /> Gaffron indicated the driveways would need to be located five feet off the lot line. <br /> Kroeger asked whether there are any variances being requested. <br /> Gaffron stated no variances are being requested. <br /> Zullo asked whether Lots 3 and 4 could have a shared driveway. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />