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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 /> Such properties are scarce in Orono and they are needed to offset future expected low density <br /> developments already in the MUSA. <br /> Barnhart requested the Planning Commission provide direction to the applicant on the sketch plan. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what the dry buildable acreage is for this site. <br /> Barnhart indicated it is approximately 17 acres. <br /> Lemke asked what the length of the cul-de-sac is. <br /> Barnhart stated to his understanding it is 1,500 feet. <br /> John Quinlivan,Gordon James Construction,stated this is nearly a 40-acre site and that they considered <br /> three options: One,leave the site as is with the existing house;two,create equestrian sites; and three, <br /> develop it within the existing zoning today. Quinlivan stated the challenge with the property is that it is a <br /> peninsula surrounded by sensitive wetlands. Quinlivan indicated they can put septic sites in and have a <br /> little more than half of the site for building but that there is sewer and water sitting in the street at the <br /> mouth of this property. Quinlivan stated the extra lots are needed in large part to pay for the city water <br /> and sewer. <br /> Quinlivan stated they did have a neighborhood meeting on Thursday and that he can understand the <br /> reluctance of the residents in wanting this lot developed. Quinliven stated he is here today to get <br /> guidance from the City on what makes sense for this site. Quinlivan stated if they stick with the current <br /> zoning,they can either install septic and wells on the sites where it can be done or they can bring in city <br /> water and sewer,which is also a challenging prospect. <br /> Lemke asked if all the lots can be developed without city sewer and water. <br /> Quinlivan stated they would not be able to develop 15 sites with septic and well. <br /> Lemke asked if the cul-de-sac could be pulled down a little bit. <br /> Quinlivan pointed out there is some ponding in that area which would likely prevent that. <br /> Lemke asked if this site was donated to the YMCA. <br /> Quinlivan indicated it was. <br /> Lemke asked if there is any stipulation on what the YMCA should do with the land. <br /> Quinlivan indicated there is not. Quinlivan stated at the time the Rydells moved to Orono in the 1970s, <br /> their intent was to develop this property,but it was never developed. At that time Ed Rydell simply <br /> decided to build his home and that was it. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the meeting for public comments at 8:55 p.m. <br /> Page 22 of 25 <br />