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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 21,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Quinlivan stated the reason they considered 15 lots is to tie into the MUSA system to avoid the need for <br /> private systems. Quinlivan stated he is looking for guidance from the City. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if any market studies have been done, especially given the new developments at <br /> Lakeview and other areas. <br /> Quinlivan stated this location in Orono far outweighs the location of Lakeview, Kintyre and some of the <br /> other developments. Quinlivan noted the property is right next to the Luce Line and that in his view these <br /> lots would be chosen over them. <br /> Leskinen stated her first impression when she read the report was that she does not want to see the City <br /> deviate from the underlying zoning. This area is a rural area and it does not need to have an urban feel. <br /> Leskinen stated she is not opposed to an RPUD as long as the individual lots are smaller and as long as <br /> the overall size of the development conforms to existing zoning. Leskinen stated if there are 17 acres, the <br /> maximum number of sites would be eight lots but it might be less depending on the viability of the septic. <br /> Leskinen indicated she is not in favor of changing the underlying zoning. <br /> Schoenzeit stated it would nice to see a development require less of a topographical change. Schoenzeit <br /> stated the take-away from tonight's meeting is that eight is the upper limit for this property <br /> Lemke stated his concern is that the number of units proposed does not work without city sewer and from <br /> that standpoint it is not a viable plan. Lemke stated he likes the two acres per unit and that he does not <br /> agree with what has been proposed. <br /> Schwingler stated he is not in favor of deviating from the Community Management Plan and that the <br /> developer should look at creating the number of lots that are allowed under the current zoning. <br /> Thiesse noted this property is not dense enough to be included in the MUSA, and if it was allowed, it <br /> would require the City to find higher density elsewhere in the community. Thiesse stated the site is <br /> located in a very rural area and that he is having some difficulty with the density. <br /> Landgraver stated this Planning Commission has been very true to the Comprehensive Plan and have <br /> attempted to preserve the openness of Orono. The Planning Commission also unanimoously voted <br /> against the increase in structural coverage. Landgraver stated what is unique about Orono is the sense of <br /> openness and the rural character, which the Planning Commission has been consistent with. <br /> Landgraver stated in his view it is too much density for this area. Landgraver stated he recognizes that <br /> Long Lake has some denser developments nearby, but that Orono is responsible for Orono. Landgraver <br /> stated to the extent they can develop this property consistent with the Comprehensive Plan,that is what <br /> should be done. <br /> Thiesse asked if the City would have authority over view shed or tree removal. <br /> Barnhart stated development of this site would likely trigger the Conservation Design criteria. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> 6. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON JULY 24,2017,AND <br /> Page 24 of 25 <br />