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� c <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 21,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3289 PRC Development Company,Continued) <br /> Winer inquired when the City's Comprehensive Plan needs to be upgraded. . <br /> Gaffron stated the City has until August of 2008 to update their Comprehensive Plan and that there <br /> probably will not be any significant changes proposed. Gaffron stated some areas that would be looked at <br /> include the Navarre area and parks. <br /> " Kempf stated the fire department tends to look at two main issues,which include two access points into a <br /> development and a wide enough street to accommodate emergency vehicles. A narrower road is <br /> appropriate for a more rural area and also helps to slow traffic down. Kempf expressed concern about <br /> having another access onto County Road 6 given the amount of traffic on that road. Kempf stated he likes <br /> the Rural Oasis goals being talcen into consideration in this development. <br /> Kempf questioned whether the building azea of Lot 6 encroaches into the trees. <br /> Aberg illustrated the location of Lot 6 and the trees. Aberg stated the intent is to preserve the trees as <br /> much as possible. <br /> Kroeger inquired whether only emergency vehicle access would be allowed off of County Road 6. � <br /> Ahberg stated that is the intent. <br /> Gaffron noted this item would be before the City Council on June 11`�'. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> 5. #07-3290 DRK FAMILY ASSOCIATES,2523 KELLY AVENUE,VARIANCE <br /> Winer moved,Kempf seconded,to table Application#07-3290,DRK Family Associates,due to the <br /> absence of the applicant. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 9. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS APRIL 23,2007 AND MAY 14,2007 <br /> Kroeger stated he attended the Apri123rd City Council meeting. Kroeger reported that one of the issues <br /> that was discussed at length was how the City needs to define a remodel versus a rebuild. Kroeger noted <br /> the Bracketts Road development was approved and that discussion was had regarding establishing an <br /> environmental commission. <br /> Kang reported on the May 14`�CiTy Council meeting and noted that the CMP Amendment for Stone Bay <br /> was withdrawn after a lengthy discussion. The parties were told that they had to go through the PiJD <br /> process. <br /> PAGE 12 <br />