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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 16, 2016 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 5 Denman stated this is a good location for the product. Denman stated if the Planning Commission has any concerns about small homes on small lots, he would encourage them to visit some of their other sites that they have developed. Denman stated on the west side of the Medina Country Club there are two model homes that are both villas that are on 55-foot lots. These are 50-foot lots but the setbacks are the same, with 14 feet between the buildings at a minimum. Thiesse noted since this is a sketch plan, a public hearing is not required. Barnhart noted the City did receive a comment that has been distributed to the Planning Commissioners. The first concern related to the wetland and the other concern related to the wildlife areas that will be impacted. At the time of preliminary plat, there will be a public hearing. Barnhart stated he expects an application in August, with the public hearing likely occurring in September. As part of that application there will be a rezoning request. Landgraver noted these units would likely not qualify for affordable housing. Landgraver asked whether the Planning Commission should discuss affordable housing. Barnhart indicated affordable housing is a goal of the Comprehensive Plan and that these homes would not be considered affordable homes. Barnhart stated if affordable housing is a goal of the Planning Commission, this would be the time to discuss that. Schoenzeit stated in his view whenever residents come to a meeting, they should have a chance to speak even if a public hearing is not required. Thiesse asked whether anyone from the public would like to comment on this item. No public comments were received. The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item.