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• • • MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 12, 2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. #05 -3131 STEVE BOHL OF BO DRIVE NORTHAND 177 GLENDALE Peterson stated the thought process that went into that would be more affordable. Gaffron stated the intent of the higher density was noted there are a number of modest homes in this options for affordable housing. McMillan commented that she did not envision a Bohl stated the 7,000 square foot house includes 2,400 square feet. Gaffron stated Lot 4, which is a 14,000 square foo 30' garage, which totals 18 percent of 14,000 squa standpoint, there is 1500 square feet on each floor, .4. Gaffron stated some lots would be over the 15 FAR. Peterson stated the overall visual impact is the Bohl illustrated on his sketch that three or four DEVELOPMENT, INC., 190 WILLOW Continued) area becoming higher density was to have homes match the density in the surrounding area. Gaffron a and that the intent was to provide some additional square foot home located on one of these lots. garage and that the houses will typically be 2,300 to A, has a proposed house of 50' by 30' and a 35' by feet, which exceeds the 15 percent. From an FAR ith 1050 square feet for the garage, which amounts to rcent but would be under the .5 allowed under the would be visible from Willow Road. Murphy stated they appear like a one -story residence with a walkout, which is not as offensive as the two - story with a walkout. Murphy inquired whether this application could move forward given the concerns expressed by Council. Murphy recommended the applicant look at this development from a could be mitigated in some way. Gaffron suggested some computerized side vie FAR could be reduced to something less than, Gaffron suggested a more detailed screening p Peterson stated she would like to see screening located within this development. Moorse stated in terms of the walkout and the creates more of a visual impact, and that perha stated to his recollection the walkouts on Glen Bohl stated he would be willing to provide cross -se screening on the southwest portion of the property, homes. Peterson inquired whether the applicant would be application. levation views be submitted. Gaffron stated the keep the square footage of the house down. e provided. he entire development, with more screening being en the grade is increased six to eight feet, it lkouts should be limited to one- story. Moorse ne -story ramblers with a walkout. of the homes, a screening plan of what the be, and then some images of the rear of the filling to provide a 60 -day extension on this PAGE 11 of 20 I