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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, July18, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. Mark Gronberg, Surveyor, noted it would be difficult to fit a sidewalk in that area since the developer is proposing to build a berm and a fence for privacy. Gronberg stated a sidewalk could go in along the right-of-way on County Road 19. Barnhart stated the Council has discussed a similar situation on other recent developments and that they have required an easement but have allowed the easement to be landscaped. Barnhart noted any trail would impact the buffering and berm proposed by the developer. Lemke asked whether the Planning Commission feels it is imperative that 10 percent private open space be provided by the developer. Barnhart stated the developer could pay a park dedication fee instead of a land donation. Barnhart noted the only public space nearby is Lydiard Beach and that there would not be a connection from this property to that area. Barnhart stated if the Planning Commission does not feel the need for the land donation, they would basically be waiving that. Lemke asked whether there are any other issues or concerns with the application. Leskinen commented she is still on the fence a little bit but that she is closer to approving it versus some of the other proposals the City has seen for this property. Leskinen stated she does have a concern with removal of so many trees on the site, but that given the work that would be needed on the site, it may be difficult to preserve very many. McGrann stated he is inclined to have the application move forward with the hope that the developer will send out the plans to the neighbors prior to the City Council meeting. Olson commented the proposal is a good use of the site and that the developer is willing to work with the neighbors on the landscaping. Lemke indicated he is in agreement with the conditions recommended by Staff.. Page 15 of 16