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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 <br /> (#6 -#2328 Freshwater Foundation- Continued) <br /> Van Zomeren noted that the parking is based on square footage and no changes are being <br /> made. Brown noted that they have another building site for additional parking if needed. <br /> Hawn asked that a list of permitting agencies be sought and agreements stating the tenant <br /> has meet conditions. Brown felt a list of agencies might be possible to obtain but the <br /> agreements fluctuate. Hawn suggested obtaining a copy of the permit from the agencies. <br /> Brown felt this might conflict with confidentiality of the research. He noted that the <br /> corporation was leasing the entire lower level to provide a level of security. <br /> Discussion was had regarding whether documentation by agencies assuring staff of <br /> requirements being met by the tenant with review in six months would be satisfactory. <br /> Schroeder informed the applicant that the Commission was concerned that no <br /> manufacturing take place in the facility. Hawn said the concern was also for hazardous <br /> materials being in place. Hawn wanted to see that the applicant was required to do the <br /> documentation for the staff Brown felt this could be worked out. He felt the <br /> complexities of the research would be difficult to understand. <br /> Schroeder moved to approve the continuation of the conditional use specific to a <br /> corporate tenant with the condition that during the first year of occupancy, review be <br /> . conducted in six month intervals. The applicant is also to provide a written report from <br /> governmental agencies identified and involved that the tenant is in compliance. <br /> Brown said he felt the agencies might not be aware of all the regulations required. <br /> McMillan suggested the concerns be passed on to the Council. <br /> Schroeder suggested a statement be signed by the tenant stipulating their understanding of <br /> the conditional use and agreement to abide by it as part of the lease. Brown said the lease <br /> includes such language. <br /> Schroeder felt the use was already included in the resolution as written and felt a motion <br /> was unnecessary. Smith questioned whether the resolution needed to be amended. <br /> Schroeder felt there was no need to amend the resolution. <br /> Van Zomeren said her purpose in bringing the application before the Commission was to <br /> provide direction to the applicant to determine if the proposal was in compliance with the <br /> current permit. McMillan said only so much of the use can be discussed. Schroeder noted <br /> the meeting was also a public hearing. Hawn said the process allows for potential <br /> oversight of the activity that would be forfeited if no motion is made. Schroeder disagreed <br /> as staff has the right to oversee the conditional use. <br /> 11 <br />