02-13-2006 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • Monday, February 13, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. ( #05 -3131 Steve Bohl of Bohland Development, Continued) Gaffron discussed the floor area ratio for this development, noting that the applicant has indicated that the 0.4 FAR should be acceptable. The applicant has expressed a concern with the definition of whether front open porches, decks and 3- season or screen porches are included in FAR. Gaffron stated in his opinion an open deck does not count, but that a space enclosed by permanent walls and roof should count regardless of whether it is heated, and whether screen porches should be included are open to discussion. Gaffron noted the reduction of the FAR to 0.4 would Ihelp to limit the size of the structures on the lots. The applicant has submitted a conceptual landscaping plan that was created with the assistance of AES. Staff is generally in agreement with the design covenants provided by the applicant and feels that only some minor tweaking is necessary. Gaffron stated some minor issues that remain to be addressed include whether the church parcel, Lot 3, should be exempt from the SW &DT fee. Staff would note that the church property is being reduced in size, with the change being the addition of a trail along its southern border. In addition, some setbacks shown on the preliminary plat need to be corrected. Gaffron indicated the homeowners association would have responsibility for the stormwater pond and the outlot, with the question of who assumes • responsibility for trail maintenance from the new road to Glendale Drive still remaining unresolved. I Sansevere inquired whether the City has a comparable trail elsewhere. Gaffron indicated he is aware of a number of trails that are located on private property on easements that the City or county currently maintains. Sansevere inquired whether there are any developers;that currently maintain any trails. Gaffron stated typically the homeowners associatioh'will maintain the trail if it is considered a private trail. Gaffron noted this trail would be a public trail and probably should be maintained by the City. I Murphy inquired what maintenance of the trail would entail. Gaffron stated if the City currently removes snow from other trails located within the City, they would also remove the snow from this trail. Gaffron stated the City would also be responsible for replacing the trail once it reaches that point. Gaffron stated another issue with the trail was whether the crosswalk to Hackberry Park should be striped and whether the City or the developer would assume that cost. Sansevere inquired whether this would be a 0 Kellogg stated he is not aware of another situation. PAGE 3 of 25