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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 9, 1999 ( #2505 The Bancor Group, Inc., Continued) of Willow Drive, low density residential consisting of two acre lots north of County Road 6, the Orono School to the west, and some possible townhome /office use along Highway 12 and Kelley Parkway to the south. This property may be appropriate to act as a buffer zone between the mixed uses surrounding the proposed development. . Mayor Jabbour commented that a prior application was submitted for this property proposing approximately 42 units. Weinberger stated that the prior application proposed two acre density to the north and one acre density to the south, with the property being set up as a PUD, and did not appear before the City Council. Campion, Bancor Group, stated that the wetlands were delineated a number of years ago and that a new wetland delineation has been undertaken, which, in his opinion, will show that the wetlands are diminished from what was originally charted. Campion commented that there are a number of benefits to this proposal, such as this property acting as a transitional zone to the surrounding areas, with no access being proposed off of County Road 6. Bancor Group is proposing to preserve the natural - environment as much as possible in this area as well as creating a trailway and open green space in this development. Campion stated due to the costs associated with developing this property with City sewer and water, the higher density is necessary. Campion commented that more housing in this area will be needed due to the new Highway 12 corridor and the-displacement of a number of families. Mayor Jabbour inquired whether the Applicant would be willing to consider a two -tier zoning for this property. Campion remarked that they are not aware of the exact amount of wetlands in this area, which would impact the size of the lots, and that if they are required to have a minimum of one acre dry buildable, that would mean a significant reduction in the number of lots. . Mayor Jabbour inquired whether the Applicant wished to recess this matter temporarily to discuss some of these issues with the other Bancor representatives. -- Campion requested that they be allowed to discuss this matter. Item #9 follows Item #10. (Recess taken at 8:21 p.m. - 8:31 p.m.) ( #10) DNR CONVEYANCE OF LUCE LINE PARCEL TO LONG RIDGE ASSOCIATES • Gaffron stated that the DNR has determined that a portion of the south half of the Luce Line right -of -way west of the Orono Golf Course was in fact owned by Long Ridge Associates. Long Ridge Associates has agreed to deed the trail right -of -way to the DNR in exchange for conveyance to Long Ridge a portion of the trail right -of -way further east, adjacent to the Orono Orchard Road • bridge. The portion to be conveyed to Long Ridge is now and will continue to be used by DNR and the public as a walking /driving access to the trail with the DNR retaining an easement over the strip for these purposes. age 8