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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1996 <br />• <br />(#5 - Proposed Zoning Amendment - Continued) <br />The question of sewering arose. It was reported that a sewer connection would be needed <br />for practicality, which would require an amendment to the Orono Comprehensive Plan. <br />An amendment is being proposed, including the school property as well as other areas. <br />A question as to the funding was asked. The audience was informed that 2 -1/2 million <br />dollars would be needed to build the arena and would come from donations. <br />A person asked if the road improvements could be paid for by the public. Schroeder <br />informed the person that the Orono Boosters would be responsible for any road <br />improvements necessary. <br />A question arose as to the suitability of the arena for the property in regards to setbacks. <br />Schroeder said the setbacks are not being discussed at this time, but there would be <br />specific standard performances to be met. Gaff-on added that ultimately, there would be <br />the need to discuss the standards, and the Commission needs to define when that <br />discussion will occur, especially in view of the interest by the public. <br />Schroeder moved to table the amendment discussion to a work session. <br />• A neighbor of the property under discussion commented that the issue goes way beyond <br />the idea of green grass but also to lights and noise associated with such a project. <br />Engebretson, president of the Orono Boosters, commented that the plan was in a sketch <br />plan review at this point, but he welcomed knowing now if there were any major <br />implications to hinder the project. Engebretson noted the neighborhood meeting was <br />scheduled to enable the Boosters to determine if the project was realistic. The outcome of <br />the neighborhood meeting would then be relayed to the City. <br />Schroeder asked if there was any concern with the greenhouse portion of the amendment. <br />Gaffron read the section of the ordinance regarding greenhouses, informed the <br />Commissioners of the greenhouse operations in the City and their historic "good neighbor" <br />characteristic, and noted Staffs concern regarding the lack of large buildings being <br />accountable in the table set forth to determine sizes of accessory structures in relation to <br />the size of lots. The table is being considered for amendment on tonight's agenda. <br />Gaffron said this item may need to be discussed regarding reasonable performance <br />standards for such uses. <br />Steve Kelley of Kelley Nursery said he was in attendance because of his concern over <br />changes to the amendment regarding greenhouses. Gaffron noted Kelley's "good <br />neighbor" status and the lack of complaints regarding his business. <br />The audience was asked to leave their names and addresses if they were interested in being <br />notified of an upcoming work session on the amendment. <br />8 <br />
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