I attended the Feb. 16 septic system meeting in Auburn. Several residents spoke with concern about development around Lake Auburn.
A lady passed out several pages of a report that was done by FB Environmental Associates, Horsley Group, and the University of Maine. Upon reading it, there was a statement that I found very interesting in section 5 (#1): The city of Auburn should not seek to ease the current resource protection zoning or consider rezoning portions of the watershed for increased density.
Increased density and new opportunities for residential development are better suited to other areas of Auburn outside of the Lake Auburn watershed.
The Planning Board voted unanimously Feb. 8 to rezone and allow development of land that includes the Berry Farm overlooking Lake Auburn. This action goes to the council at their March meeting. I wonder, is it too late for citizens to share concerns then?
The watershed was established to protect Lake Auburn (drinking water for Auburn/Lewiston). Residents should take a minute to contact their city councilor before the March meeting.
Mary Ann Norcross, Auburn
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