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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Tuesday,November 12,2013 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (8. #13-3638 and 13-3639 SOURCE LAND CAPITAL,LLC(PAT HILLER) O/B/O GRANT <br /> WENKSTERN(LAKEVIEW GOLF), 405 NORTHARMDRIVE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br /> AMENDMENT AND SKETCH PLAN REVIEW, Continued) <br /> Grittman stated within the EAW rules there is a category for creation of golf courses. <br /> McMillan noted a marketing plan was also mentioned,and asked whether this is a situation where it <br /> would be helpful for that to be done <br /> Grittman stated he has seen situations where cities have requested for some market research data to <br /> document the economic viability of the project. Grittman stated that happens more commonly with <br /> commercial development rather than residential. Grittman stated there are probably some factors in the <br /> City's zoning rules to support a preliminary plat application but it is not unheard of to seek that type of <br /> information. <br /> McMillan stated if there is a 60-day delay,they would be looking at the January City Council meeting. <br /> Grittman noted the 60-day extension would end on January 24 and that the Council meeting would be on <br /> January 13. <br /> Michael Flannery asked if the fact that an EAW is not required mean that one cannot be requested. <br /> McMillan stated to her understanding the Council can request one if they feel it is necessary. <br /> Poehler stated it would be at the discretion of the Council if they feel it is necessary to make their <br /> decision. <br /> McMillan stated it would depend on the type of development being proposed,and that if it is different <br /> than a two-acre lot development,that it might be something to consider. <br /> Levang indicated she is in favor of doing an EAW if it makes sense to do it. <br /> McMillan stated she believes there should be a good reason for requiring something rather than simply <br /> adding costs to a development. McMillan stated it is important to be fair with a person's property rights <br /> and that she would hate to add more expense to the developer and property owner if it is not truly <br /> necessary. <br /> Levang stated she would prefer to go through the 60 days and then determine at that point whether an <br /> EAW is appropriate. <br /> Printup stated the 60-day delay would preserve the high status that has been given to the City's <br /> Comprehensive Plan as well as allow time for review of other alternatives and additional time to digest <br /> the information that is provided. <br /> Page 28 of 36 <br />