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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,June 17,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> they enter the parking lot and one of the proposed structures in the middle of the parking lot is a welcome <br /> center with bathrooms and an expanded pavilion. <br /> Part of what Brandstetter does when they look at properties is to access the physical conditions and make <br /> recommendations for renovations, but they also listen to the client when they talk about the activities <br /> currently being held at the camp. Brandstetter wants to make sure the experience on the property is rich <br /> and fulfilling. Park indicated he believes in a green and sustainable approach and that he is very <br /> conscious of the impact of what they do in a physical build environment to the land. <br /> A large portion of the property is wooded. Part of what they are looking for is to find a balance between <br /> minor tree removal and eliminating open activity spaces. The topography is rolling and is somewhat <br /> challenging. Some of the objectives are to make sure the children are safe as well as preserve some open <br /> spaces. The one encroachment into the bluff setback would allow for two new cabins. The plan is not <br /> proposing any construction in that area that requires substantial grading. At the end of the development, <br /> the topography will look basically the same with the exception of a few trees. As it relates to erosion, <br /> they will have geotechnical testing done to better understand the composition of the soils, and depending <br /> on what that is,it will determine what the foundation is. If it turns out the foundation has to go down 30 <br /> feet,they will not do that,but they have not gotten to that level of design yet. <br /> McCutcheon commented it appears they have made a big effort to reduce the impact to the trees. <br /> McCutcheon asked how tall the welcome center building will be. <br /> Parker indicated it will be approximately 28 feet high and will be placed over an existing hardcover tennis <br /> court. <br /> Ressler asked if the Planning Commission will be approving the Master Plan as is and not approving any <br /> of the individual structures. <br /> Oakden stated the Planning Commission would be approving it as is. Staff report contains five <br /> conditions, which requires them to have a building permit that is reflective of the Master Plan, and if there <br /> are any major changes to the Master Plan,they would need to come back before the Planning <br /> Commission. Oakden stated they would be approving the footprint,the general height of the buildings, <br /> and the general aesthetics of the building. <br /> Ressler asked if there are dimensions of each of the buildings included in the Master Plan. <br /> Oakden stated there are, but that this is a high-level look at the Master Plan. The Planning Commission <br /> could change the conditions that have been laid out by Staff. <br /> Ressler asked if they would be leaving anything out there for approval at a later date. <br /> Parker stated the hardcover analysis identifies by building the amount of structure. Parker stated he <br /> realizes this is a little unusual since they are requesting indefinite approval, but what they often see is that <br /> most Master Plans go out for 15 to 20 years because things change. Most likely at some point things will <br /> change. Most CUPs are set up for something that is longer term, especially for nonprofits, since it gives <br /> them time to raise the funds. <br /> Libby asked whether Mr. Parker will be involved in this project long-term. <br /> Page 12 of 24 <br />