03-07-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 7, 1995 PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING - FOURTH WORKSHOP PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ZONING CODE TO ALLOW DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD turned away. Peterson said to keep in mind that there are only 25 shelters in the whole state. Dee Smith of Corcoran who has also resided in Mound, is a volunteer at Harriet Tubman Shelter and an advocate of Westonka, as well as a previouslybattered person. She reported that the mothers are given slot of responsiblity while at the shelter. They are given a curfew, must sign in and out, and given specific instructions to live by. She is in favor of all communities having a shelter. Smith said some women who come are terrified while others just need to get away from a situation and are hurting people who need help and are not there to bring more violence to the area. Phyllis O'Malley asked if the side road was vacated. Gaffron said it was not technically vacated, just barricaded, and is a city dedicated road. Eldon Frieze of Navarre asked for a clarification of the location for the children's play area, the parking lot, and if any expansion of the lot was expected. Hessburg said the architect will look at where the best location is for the play area. A possibility is the northwest section of the back side near the walk -out area. There are no state requirements on play areas but would be licensed through the state. Schroeder said the Commission looked at what standards there were from different entities but found that there are no specific laws governing shelters; but because of state funding, there would be guidelines to be followed. Hessburg said a consultant, who is familiar with the guidelines, has been hired to aide the shelter in meeting the guidelines. Schroeder said the Planning Commission would look at all areas, such as like lights, and require that there be no glare w