11-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1996 ( 91B - 92198 John O'Sullivan and North Central CBA - Continued) Berg inquired if the parking setback was from the sidewalk. Gaffron said there would be a 4' green space. The sidewalk is located into the right -of -way. Normally there would be a 20' yard in other uses. McMillan asked where the stormwater would go. Gaffron said it would travel from the Culver's site to the pond. It has been determined that the pond as proposed will not meet the standards to serve both Phase I and Phase II. The runoff travels from the site to the wetland areas and on to Lafayette Bay. Lindquist inquired whether the hardcover calculations were fairly accurate. O'Sullivan . said they were with the possibility of a slight reduction. Lindquist inquired about the proposed height of the building. Thompson estimated with the modification to a smaller footprint and to achieve the look they desire, the peak would encroach 5' beyond the 30' restriction. It was noted that it would be lower than what the church currently in height. Mabusth asked if there would be filling from the existing site to maintain the pad. Thompson said only a little fill would be required. •Thompson noted that the hardcover overages in the two zones were to the outside perimeter. He noted that the intent of the hardcover is to eliminate direct runoff. The area does not drain to the two bays that define the hardcover zones and the pond will serve as best as allowed. He did not feel the 500 -1000' zoning restrictions applied since the runoff does not drain to those portions of the lake. Lindquist agreed but only if the pond was large enough. is Lindquist said he saw no concern with the height as proposed. He felt the 4' parking setback was too excessive. He noted the hardcover would be dependent on the pond. Hawn and McMillan agreed. 7