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. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES <br /> CITY OF ORONO <br /> NOVEMBER 15, 1993 <br /> project would be viable if they were required to construct it with a one unit per two acre <br /> density. <br /> Chairman Schroeder stated he supported the one unit per two acre density and he would like <br /> to see the project developed with that density. Commissioner Lindquist stated he concurred <br /> with Chairman Schroeder and he would have difficulty supporting the project as proposed. <br /> Commissioner Nolan stated he thought the plan showed sensitivity to the area but the <br /> density issue was something he had to agree with his fellow commissioners on. The overall <br /> density of the project was discussed. <br /> Mr. Forbord commented that if the City was going to require a density of two acres per unit <br /> this property would not be developed by Lundgren Brothers and would probably not be <br /> developed at all given the expense of providing municipal utilities. He asked if the City was <br /> saying that they did not want this property to develop at all. Chairman Schroeder responded <br /> that they wanted to see the land developed with fewer lots, but it was not accurate to say <br /> that the City did not want the land to be developed at all. John Uban asked if the Planning <br /> Commission would support a plan with multiple access from County Road 6, and all the <br /> Commissioners responded negatively. Mr. Forbord stated that it was not the price of the <br /> land which made it so expensive to develop the project, but the costs involved with the <br /> grading costs, which were three times the usual given the poor soils and the high water <br /> table. He stated they believe the site is ideal for a PUD zoning designation. Chairman <br /> Schroeder stated that they would consider the plan with a reduced density. <br /> Commissioner Peterson returned to the table. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 14. Report by Planning Commission Representative to Council Meeting of November 8, 1993. <br /> Chairman Schroeder reviewed the actions taken by the Council which included acceptance <br /> of the Planning Commission recommendation regarding flag lots and staff had been directed <br /> to draft an ordinance. He stated that the McKinney duplex was approved, although the City <br /> Attorney had informed them that they could not legally require owner occupancy. <br /> 15. Other issues for discussion. <br /> There were none. <br /> 11 <br />