03-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 18, I996 k*4 - 41. to r Erwin Smith/John O'Sullivan - Continued) Mabusth noted that the split vote on the application at the last meeting related to concerns over traffic and safety issues. These issues have now been addressed, and Mabusth said the Staff and Engineer are satisfied with the changes made. The exit Iane of traffic from car wash has been moved back 40' from eastern entrance. Signage will alert those persons exiting car wash of oncoming traffic. Sheldon Johnson, Bonestroo's Transportation Group Leader reported on the concern of exiting traffic and access by the west side doorway of the restaurant. He suggested widening the sidewalk and installing a railing. A ramp was also discussed with those represented. Mabusth said the concern over the tightness of the area between the canopy and parking has been resolved with diagonal parking, which wW provide an adequate amount of separation space. The lanes will also have painted centerlines. Peterson noted that according to the minutes from the meeting, another issue was the intensive use of the property. Shawn Gustafson, Engineer, was in attendance to answer any questions. Gustafson noted the issues relayed in the report by Johnson, and the results from the changes made. He commented on the lane marking to eliminate confusion in leaving the site, and the change to 45 degree parking to resolve the issue of parking along Shoreline Drive. Gustafson said the County has reported their satisfaction with the entrances and their opinion that there would be no impact on the signal intersection. Gustafson said the revised plans detail the issues that had been brought up, and he is satisfied with the traffic circulation. Peterson asked Gustafson to remark on the wetland issue. Gustafson said the property lines have been staked. It appears that the distance from the wetlands is satisfactory but would need wetland delineation along with grading plans to verify that the 26' separation is met. Gustafson said there may possibly be a need for a 4' retaining wall by the entrance to the car wash. Mabusth said the County would not need any additional right -o €- -way. The City Engineer has recommended taking an additional T, however, to allow room for a possible future sidewalk if road is expanded. Hawn reported having spoken with Sheldon Johnson over the specific issue of pylons. She said they were in agreement over the need for a railing extending all the way to the crosswalk. Hawn had suggested a stop sign but Johnson said that people would ignore the sign adding that the crosswalk would be sufficient. Hawn said Johnson wanted the pylons in a fixed position so there would be no reconfiguration of traffic patterns on site. He had also suggested painting the lanes to which O'Sullivan has agreed to doing. 5