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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 />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />    Page 29 of 36   <br />(8. #13-3638 and 13-3639 SOURCE LAND CAPITAL, LLC (PAT HILLER) O/B/O GRANT <br />WENKSTERN (LAKEVIEW GOLF), 405 NORTH ARM DRIVE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />AMENDMENT AND SKETCH PLAN REVIEW, Continued) <br /> <br />Anderson commented there are a lot of moving parts in this application currently and that she has heard a <br />number of comments from the residents that should be evaluated. Anderson stated she would like to <br />make sure the Council makes the proper decision on the application and whether an EAW should be <br />required. Anderson stated the additional time would allow the Council to examine the information and <br />not violate anyone’s property rights, which are very critical pieces. <br /> <br />McMillan asked whether any information will be available on the soil tests and at what point some of this <br />data will be received on the viability of the development. <br /> <br />Grittman stated that type of information is usually provided at the time of preliminary plat application. <br /> <br />Grittman indicated the City Council could ask what information the developer has obtained so far and that <br />perhaps some preliminary information could be provided. <br /> <br />Levang stated she would like to see as much of that information as early as possible in order for the City <br />Council to make an analysis on how many units will be buildable. <br /> <br />McMillan stated it would help provide an idea of how much open space would be available and that she <br />would like to know what is being proposed as it relates to the public amenity. McMillan stated she does <br />not feel it is something that should be a ball and chain for the Wenksterns but that it is a balancing act <br />between the two. <br /> <br />McMillan stated she would like to discuss the housing development aspect prior to voting on the motion. <br /> <br />Levang noted the Council has received a lot of phone calls and e-mails and that the City Council <br />appreciates all the thought the residents have put into this. Levang stated the City Council does not <br />operate in a vacuum and that they need to hear from the residents. Levang indicated she has attempted to <br />respond to each of the residents who has contacted her and that the Council does need to hear about the <br />options that are being considered. Levang stated this is a huge decision for the Council and the Council <br />members take it seriously and want to do the best job they can. <br /> <br />McMillan stated the developer would like some thoughts regarding the PRD and that she does not want to <br />leave them up in the air for 60 days. <br /> <br />Levang stated she can understand why clustering is being proposed and that it presents a prettier picture <br />than the two acre sites. Levang stated she has great concerns about the septic and the ability of the <br />property to percolate. Levang indicated she lives on a parcel that consists of eight acres but that most of it <br />is wetlands. Levang stated when her septic went down, they had a very difficult time finding a second <br />site. Levang indicated she is very concerned about one acre lots and how viable they will be over time. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 11/25/2013 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 11/12/2013 <br />[Page 29 of 36]