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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July18,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> station. Barnhart stated they seemed comfortable with that and that he could ask them to send a new letter <br /> if that would be helpful. <br /> Rick Denman, Charles Cudd Company, stated the most important thing he can say is that they have <br /> developed a number of neighbors over the years and that this is a smaller neighborhood development <br /> aimed at a niche market. Denman noted they have invited the neighbors, City Council, and Planning <br /> Commission members to visit some of their other similar models in Medina. <br /> Denman noted this site is a transitional area and that they are moving from larger single-family homes to <br /> smaller lots. Denman stated the other option would be to construct something that is higher density but <br /> that they believe there is a market for this product. <br /> Lemke asked if the City has not done the engineering review or whether the applicant still needs to <br /> complete that. <br /> Barnhart stated the engineering and calculations by the applicant have been received but that Staff has not <br /> had time to completely review the findings. Barnhart stated he is confident it will be completed prior to <br /> City Council review. <br /> Lemke asked if the same issue applies to the storm water management. <br /> Barnhart indicated it does. <br /> Lemke asked if the applicant will be providing a more detailed landscaping plan. <br /> Denman indicated they will be. Denman stated they have not yet determined what type of trees will be <br /> planted and in what locations. <br /> McGrann asked what the landscaping will look like from Kelly Avenue and how many trees will be <br /> removed. <br /> Denman stated there is actually quite a buffer area that will remain. From the wetland area, there will be <br /> a 35-foot buffer that cannot be touched and will remain natural. Denman indicated there are some trees <br /> located in that area. <br /> McGrann asked if there is an elevation change from the 35-foot setback to where the development would <br /> end. <br /> Barnhart indicated it is 930' in tlle wetland area and the corner of the house is 941 feet,which is 11 feet <br /> between the two points. Barnhart pointed out the wetland and the buffer area on the overhead and noted <br /> the buffer area is around 933'. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if there are any improvements being proposed for the Kelly Avenue piece or whether it <br /> is merely being added for the acreage. <br /> Barnhart indicated there are some improvements that will encroach onto the Kelly Avenue piece. <br /> Barnhart pointed out the existing property lines for the parcels. <br /> Page 9 of 19 <br />