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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />Monday, October 21, 2019 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />Thiesse asked whether there is any opportunity to increase the underground parking. <br />Fretham indicated they are proposing 145 stalls underground and that he is not sure if they can fit in <br />anymore. Additional surface stalls have been included and there might be an opportunity to increase that. <br />Ressler suggested the applicant try and provide some aesthetic undulations on the building and potentially <br />switching the parking lot and structure around to provide additional setback to 112. <br />Thiesse noted the applicant has indicated that will not work because the grade drops down. <br />Fretham commented it would also not be very environmentally friendly to switch it around. <br />Ressler concurred that there are not a lot of places in Orono that are better suited for high density. <br />Libby noted the Department of Transportation has plans available on their website that can be reviewed <br />and that they plan the roads for years into the future. <br />Bollis commented it would be nice to see a uniquely designed building and one that is adequately <br />screened. <br />Ressler stated it will also be more difficult to get approval for three stories versus two stories. <br />Thiesse noted they are allowed up to 30 feet. <br />Barnhart stated building height is determined based off the grading plan and that not much detail has been <br />provided at this stage. <br />Libby commented the demand for rental housing is at an all-time high. <br />The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br />7. LA19-000084 JULIE THOMETZ,1340 BALDUR PARK ROAD AND PINs 08-117-23, <br />9:08 P.M. — 9:20 P.M. <br />The applicant was not present. <br />Barnhart noted Staff is recommending this application be tabled until a more detailed plan can be <br />submitted. A single property owner owns the 14 platted parcels at the end of Baldur Park. These parcels <br />include the subject parcels, the existing home at the end of the point, and an accessory building/garage. <br />The subject parcel was part of a sketch plan approximately a year ago. At that time one lot was proposed <br />to be platted. The applicant has since adjusted their plans, adding an extension of right-of-way and a <br />second platted lot for the possible construction of two additional lots on the point at Baldur Park. <br />The plan shows the combination of the southern seven lots to be subdivided into two buildable lots. <br />Additional right-of-way for an extension of Baldur Park Road is proposed, including a cul-de-sac. No <br />building or grading plans have been provided. <br />Page 18 of 20 <br />