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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MARCH 15, 1999 <br /> III (#12) #2471 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT#278, 685 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD - <br /> CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 11:38 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.—(continued) <br /> Van Zomeren stated the lighting plan has been submitted and is under review by the City's landscape <br /> architect. The athletic fields will not be illuminated. Van Zomeren stated the landscape <br /> architect has made some comments regarding the layout of the athletic fields as far as the afternoon <br /> and evening sun. A landscaping plan has also been provided and is under review by the landscape <br /> architect. <br /> Lawson expressed his gratitude to the City of Orono for their support and assistance in this project. <br /> Van Zomeren stated the building inspector will need to verify the height of the building to insure that <br /> it meets the City's requirements. <br /> Lindquist commented that approval could be given subject to review by the building inspector. <br /> Van Zomeren remarked that the lighting is a more significant issue. <br /> McMillan inquired whether there was a connection to the student center. <br /> Lawson stated presently there is a bike path to the student center. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the School District was aware of the comments by the landscape architect. <br /> Gorbatenko indicated they are aware of the comments by the landscape architect, but they are <br /> unable to change the configuration of the soccer field due to the wetlands. <br /> • <br /> McMillan commented she would like City Staff to review the lighting plan. <br /> Gaffron noted that the student crossings have been limited to two points, and that the schools <br /> need to provide crossing lights. <br /> Lawson indicated that they have attempted to locate the student crossing at the high point of <br /> Crystal Bay Road for better sight lines. Lawson stated that it is not the School District's intent to <br /> have the students cross during the school day, noting that the majority of the students utilizing the <br /> crossing will be high school students. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> McMillan moved, Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application#2471, <br /> Independent School District#278, 685 Old Crystal Bay Road, granting of a conditional <br /> use permit, subject to the conditions outlined in City Staff's memorandum of March 15, 1999, <br /> and further subject to review and approval by City Staff of a lighting plan, landscaping <br /> plan, parking and traffic circulation, and height restrictions of the building. VOTE: Ayes 5, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> SKETCH PLAN REVIEW <br /> (#13) #2463 GEORGE STICKNEY, ON BEHALF OF JOAN THOMPSON/RODNEY AND PAULA <br /> MINNICH, 250 AND 340 OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD, 12:07 p.m. - 12:11 p.m. <br /> • George Stickney was present. <br /> Page 22 <br />