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• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON APRIL 15, 1996 <br />( #9 - #2128 Orono Hockey Boosters - Continued) <br />Peterson commented that the property being school property has a bearing on the <br />location, and some variances will be made to allow a property to be usable to benefit the <br />citizens. Peterson said the ice arena would be for the benefit of all citizens. <br />Zeeb asked what would happen if problems occur. Peterson said the problems would be <br />corrected. Peterson noted that the Commission has to rely on the expertise of the <br />engineers. Zeeb asked if the City has ever changed so many rules for one project before. <br />Engebretson noted that the 50' setback from the residential property is being maintained, <br />not changed. <br />Gerry Timm said the ice arena would affect her whole life with the wall of the building <br />facing her home. <br />Peterson asked the neighbors what they had thought would be erected on the property <br />when they purchased their homes. Timm noted it does not matter that she knew an area <br />was to be constructed on the property. Timm said the arena goes against City philosophy <br />and feels it is a "done deal ". Karin Zeeb said she was told a hockey rink would be built. <br />Zeeb said nothing was planned for the property when he bought it. Karin Zeeb said the <br />land should be left natural for children to play in. Roger Zeeb said an open rink or <br />baseball field would meet approval but not a large building. Engebretson noted that the <br />school building is larger. <br />Regarding the parking lot, Roseboom said the initial plan was for one large parking lot on <br />the south side. It was then changed to a split lot to accommodate the wetland. The 88 -90 <br />stalls will meet a joint use with the high school and its parking lot to accommodate the 200 <br />stalls required. The split will allow for more green space. Roseboom also noted that the <br />building being pushed down into the hill will present a lower profile for a maximum 30' <br />height. The exterior materials will present a more corporate look with the use of a <br />Mankato Kasota Stone. The stone will be punctured for a sign on the building and for <br />medallion lights. <br />Smith asked if there were maintenance problems associated with a flat roof. Roseboom <br />said the preference would be for a pitched roof, which would have a longer guarantee. <br />The flat roof would be given a 15 year warranty. The positive side of the flat roof is the <br />ability to have all of the equipment stored inside. This will eliminate more noise and assist <br />in maintenance. <br />Karin Zeeb inquired about the venting of the equipment. Engebretson said they have <br />requested that there be no outside venting. There will be louvers on the north and south <br />side to vent the air conditioning but will have 12" of insulation. <br />14 <br />