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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 12, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 28 of 36 (8. #13-3638 and 13-3639 SOURCE LAND CAPITAL, LLC (PAT HILLER) O/B/O GRANT WENKSTERN (LAKEVIEW GOLF), 405 NORTH ARM DRIVE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND SKETCH PLAN REVIEW, Continued) Grittman stated within the EAW rules there is a category for creation of golf courses. McMillan noted a marketing plan was also mentioned, and asked whether this is a situation where it would be helpful for that to be done Grittman stated he has seen situations where cities have requested for some market research data to document the economic viability of the project. Grittman stated that happens more commonly with commercial development rather than residential. Grittman stated there are probably some factors in the City’s zoning rules to support a preliminary plat application but it is not unheard of to seek that type of information. McMillan stated if there is a 60-day delay, they would be looking at the January City Council meeting. Grittman noted the 60-day extension would end on January 24 and that the Council meeting would be on January 13. Michael Flannery asked if the fact that an EAW is not required mean that one cannot be requested. McMillan stated to her understanding the Council can request one if they feel it is necessary. Poehler stated it would be at the discretion of the Council if they feel it is necessary to make their decision. McMillan stated it would depend on the type of development being proposed, and that if it is different than a two-acre lot development, that it might be something to consider. Levang indicated she is in favor of doing an EAW if it makes sense to do it. McMillan stated she believes there should be a good reason for requiring something rather than simply adding costs to a development. McMillan stated it is important to be fair with a person’s property rights and that she would hate to add more expense to the developer and property owner if it is not truly necessary. Levang stated she would prefer to go through the 60 days and then determine at that point whether an EAW is appropriate. Printup stated the 60-day delay would preserve the high status that has been given to the City’s Comprehensive Plan as well as allow time for review of other alternatives and additional time to digest the information that is provided. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 11/25/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 11/12/2013 [Page 28 of 36]