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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 16,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Lemke asked if there is enough demand for these types of homes in Orono. <br /> Peterson stated there is due to the Orono address and the schools in the area. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if this is similar to what is at Red Oak. <br /> Peterson indicated it is not and that these homes will be slightly above those homes. Peterson stated to <br /> his knowledge the homes in Red Oak have vinyl siding and the architectural finish is a little different. <br /> Size-wise they will be fairly similar. Most of these homes have 10:12 roof pitches. <br /> Landgraver recommended they include some layouts they like before they proceed to the Council. <br /> Landgraver asked if they have any thoughts about having a sidewalk on the south side. <br /> Peterson stated in his opinion it is a good idea but that his concern is how they will get across the street <br /> once they reach the corner. Peterson indicated they have attempted to channel pedestrians to the main <br /> intersection through the neighborhood but that there would need to be some type of inechanism to get <br /> pedestrians across the street. Peterson stated the homeowners will probably want a crosswalk. <br /> Landgraver asked what his thoughts are regarding the sewer extension. <br /> Peterson stated they have worked quite a bit in the past with Bolton& Menk and that they always attempt <br /> to avoid parallel lines or one in front of the home and one behind the home. Peterson noted this sewer <br /> will not serve a huge area and will not require an 18-inch pipe. In addition,the layout allows the Dumas <br /> property to have direct access to sewer and water. The pumping mechanism can go into the last manhole <br /> at the end. Peterson indicated he would not be opposed to whatever Bolton & Menk comes up with. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 8:49 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 8:49 p.m. <br /> Leskinen asked if there is a sidewalk to the south entrance. <br /> Gaffron illustrated the potential layout of the sidewalk. Gaffron stated there would need to be a striped <br /> crosswalk to get to the trail if a south access sidewalk is added with the intent to provide a mid-block <br /> crossing of OCB Road. <br /> Leskinen commented there is a fair amount of traffic on Old Crystal Bay Road and that she has some <br /> safety concerns. <br /> McGrann stated he would rather walk through the neighborhood and go to the intersection. McGrann <br /> stated he has some concerns with crossing Old Crystal Bay Road and that having the sidewalk go through <br /> the neighborhood is a good idea. <br /> Thiesse stated he would direct them to a controlled intersection. Thiesse stated he is not inclined to <br /> approve a crosswalk at the south entrance. <br /> Page 19 of 30 <br />