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• . � <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,August 21,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. ' <br /> (#06-3225 875 WBW,LLC,Continued) � • � <br /> sirice it would add more hardcover on the site. Johnston noted some bump-out areas could perhaps be � ' <br /> incorporated if necessary. � � � , <br /> � Johnston indicated a retaining wall was considered i» place of the 1:1 slope near tlie Luce Line because � . . � . . <br /> they IZad concerns with the closeness to the horse trail but it was determined t11at the 1:1 slope would be � �.. � <br /> more aesthetically pleasing and safer. � � � . <br /> Bremer opened the public hearing at 8:47 p.m. • . <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Bremer closed the public hearing at 8:47 p.m. '. <br /> Bremer commented she likes the revisions that have been made to the plan and that the only issue in her • �� <br /> mind is the RPUD standards. Bcemer stated as it relates to the minimum lot size, she would be supportive <br /> of allowing a few lots to be less than the required 15,00 square feet. • , <br /> Jurgens questioned whether tlie outlot to the wetlands would adversely impact the lot lines but that he <br /> • . . would prefer the wetlands be included in the outlot since joint ownership of the wetlands helps to deter <br /> people from usin�that area. � <br /> Bremer inquired whether the smaller lot size would impact the marketability of this development. � <br /> Carlson stated the smaller lot sizes are harder to market and that he prefers larger lots. � <br /> Kempf indicated I�e also is not opposed to the proposed loi sizes and that he would like tu see the � . � <br /> wetlands included in the outlot. � � � <br /> � � Kroeger stated he is in favor of the zero lot line. • . <br /> Bremer stated she has a concern with how the side of the units would be maintained with the zero lot line. � <br /> Gaffron inquired whether windows would be allowed on that side of the house if there is a zero lot line. , � <br /> . Rahn stated typically there are zero openings within three feet of a lot line and that windows on that side � . ��. <br /> . would be difficult. � � � <br /> Carlson stated the windows are desi�ned to be transient windows and would be located up higher. � � <br /> Rahn stated the walls would need to be ratecl with a zero lot line. <br /> Carlson stated the concept is as you look out the front,there ���ould be landscaping and other amenities <br /> and the owner basically would not see that side of the house. . <br /> PAGE 19 <br />