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� MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday,November 12,2013 7:00 o'clock p.m. (8. #13-3638 and I3-3639 SOURCE LAND CAPITAL,LLC(PAT HILLER) OB/O GRANT WENKSTERN(LAKEVIEW GOLF), 405 NORTHARMDRIVE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTANDSKETCHPLANREVIEW, Continued) Anderson commented there are a lot of moving parts in this application currently and that she has heard a number of comments from the residents that should be evaluated. Anderson stated she would like to make sure the Council makes the proper decision on the application and whether an EAW should be required. Anderson stated the additional time would allow the Council to examine the information and not violate anyone's property rights,which are very critical pieces. McMillan asked whether any information will be available on the soil tests and at what point some of this data will be received on the viability of the development. Grittman stated that type of information is usually provided at the time of preliminary plat application. Grittman indicated the City Council could ask what information the developer has obtained so far and that perhaps some preliminary information could be provided. � Levang stated she would like to see as much of that information as early as possible in order for the City Council to make an analysis on how many units will be buildable. McMillan stated it would help provide an idea of how much open space would be available and that she would like to know what is being proposed as it relates to the public amenity. McMillan stated she does not feel it is something that should be a ball and chain for the Wenksterns but that it is a balancing act between the two. McMillan stated she would like to discuss the housing development aspect prior to voting on the motion. Levang noted the Council has received a lot of phone calls and e-mails and that the City Council appreciates all the thought the residents have put into this. Levang stated the City Council does not operate in a vacuum and that they need to hear from the residents. Levang indicated she has attempted to respond to each of the residents who has contacted her and that the Council does need to hear about the options that are being considered. Levang stated this is a huge decision for the Council and the Council members take it seriously and want to do the best job they can. McMillan stated the developer would like some thoughts regarding the PRD and that she does not want to leave them up in the air for 60 days. Levang stated she can understand why clustering is being proposed and that it presents a prettier picture than the two acre sites. Levang stated she has great concerns about the septic and the ability of the property to percolate. Levang indicated she lives on a parcel that consists of eight acres but that most of it is wetlands. Levang stated when her septic went down,they had a very difficult time fmding a second site. Levang indicated she is very concerned about one acre lots and how viable they will be over time. Page 29 of 36