01-16-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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• • MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1996 ( #15 - #2103 Orono Hockey Boosters - Continued) During public comments, George Stickney, who is on the fund raising committee for the project, reported on the need for ice time and the effort being made to make the arena debt free. Stickney said he was totally in favor of the rink. Mabusth asked the architect, Ted Rozeboom, to elaborate on the building itself. Mabusth commented that the exterior finish of the ice arena was similar to that of the City facility. Rozeboom said the palate had changed but was vernacular with the institutions as to its long term durability with the use of masonry and oversized brick or stone, possibly Kasota stone. There will be a vertical difference compared to the metal seamed roof used on the City facility. Bowstring trusses will be reflective of the rolling hills in the area. On an economical standpoint, the building will fit in with some conformities. Mabusth asked Rozeboom to elaborate on the floor plan. Rozeboom said there were 3 -4 basic components: the Olympic size sheet of ice; a south- facing entry lobby using a concentration of windows and glass and sitting 2 -1/2' to 3' higher than the ice; a public restroom, concession, and administrative office portion with a meeting room of 1000 s.f overlooking the rink. There will be seating for 500. The building will be placed into the hillside and curved and pushed into the hill on the west to minimize the height. Without the use of alot of windows, Rozeboom said the brick selection was very important. The 4 locker rooms, with two shared toilet facilities, will be located on the east side beyond the trussed area along with the mechanical and Zamboni rooms. Rozeboom noted the difficulty in working with and costs associated with the soils, but said the site was good. Mabusth noted the importance of keeping any noisy activities away from the existing residential along west lot line. Engebretson confirmed that the active areas will be away from the residences. Lindquist asked if any comments have been received from residents on the west side of the property. Engebretson said no. Mabusth noted the information meeting scheduled by applicants for residents on Wednesday, January 24, 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Schroeder asked if there was the ability to change from a non -profit status to a for - profit. status. Engebretson said there was not adding that a non -profit organization is exempt from paying real estate taxes. 25