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�7 MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 23, 2006 • 7:00, clock p.m. LJ (6. #05 -3131 STEVEBOHLAND OF DR1* TIE NORTH AND 177 GLENDALE E Bohland stated that they were bringing in or the illustration depicts a 60% walkout level. VD DEVELOPMENT, INC. 190 IVILL0W Continued) enough to allow for walkouts, which as shown on Gaffron stated that depending upon whether the Council allows a 15% structural cover limitation or a floor /ratio equation which allows for more flexibility or restrictiveness, a balance must be struck. Bohland stated that he is committed to building a rambler style home for lot B which may look slightly different than the depiction but will have a nice look with lots of landscaping. Murphy stated that, while he appreciated Bohland's efforts to provide a combination of landscaping, list of covenants, and a connnitrnent to the back side detail which will be a vast improvement to the current Willow views, he wished he had a front view illustration as well. He continued to worry how this parcel will look in comparison to the surrounding neighborhoods, though he aclaiowledged that whatever is proposed for this parcel will be vastly different than views near it currently. Sansevere pointed out that, similar to the lake side lots, bigger homes are being proposed inland as well. Bohland stated that it was their opinion that this would be an improvement, or an upgrade, cleaning up the site and committing to meeting more restrictive guidelines. White suggested that, at the proposed price tag Iof $700 - 900,000 per home, the installation of fire suppression systems at a mere $5,000 cost would be a wise investment as would attention to energy efficiency. Mayor Peterson stated that, initially, the devel indicated that she still had an issue with the in they had done, Mayor Peterson stated that she proposed for this site. Gaffron stated that if massing is' an issue the C4 adjust it accordingly. not was proposed at 2 -3 homes per acre. She g in this neighborhood. While she liked what hoping to see more moderate priced homes should look at the FAR, floor area ratio, and Sansevere stated that he did not have a probleni with the massing here, as they are virtually creating an individual neighborhood here, with Isimilarly sized homes. Murphy stated that he believed Bohland had meet our conservation goals. Bohland stated that he would look forward to No formal motion. all that he could to cooperate with the City and PAGE 5 of 12 the Council on a site visit.