04-16-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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A New 2"d Building at 3800 Shoreline Drive In order to provide the very best for our clients and their beloved dogs, as well as for the beauty and protection of Orono and its citizens, DogHaven, LLC is intending to construct a new 2nd building on the 3800 Shoreline property. This new facility will be in compliance with all building ordinance and setback requirements. To provide for noise mitigation and safety of the neighbors and dogs themselves, significant design elements are being employed. THE BUILDING: DogHaven intends to build a new structure 42 wide and 46 feet deep, or 1932sf. This building will be built on a new concrete slab in accordance to state and local codes. The building itself will be fully conditioned with insulated walls and ceiling, both for heating/cooling purposes, but also for noise mitigation. It will be a simple, gable -roof structure with a 4/12 slope, and gutters on each end. Wall height will be 12' at the sidewalls, and vaulted in the center to about 21' (exterior dimension). The exterior fagade materials will meet all City of Orono requirements outlined in Sec 78-786 wood and/or concrete reinforced wood paint finished horizontal siding, and some brick and/or concrete fagade styling elements. We intend to have many insulated glass windows, at least one garage door, and at least 2 entry doors. Our goal is to provide our clients and Orono residents with an "upscale look and feel", and this is our Flagship store, so this will be an attractive structure. The interior will consist mainly of a large open area for the dogs to play. The insulated walls will be finished with a combination of products, such as Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) type panels in the first 6' of wall height designed for durability, ease of cleaning and disinfecting. For the comfort of our animals and employees, as well as for preventing noise from escaping the building itself, the upper sections of the wall will have materials selected for their sound deadening characteristics. The floors will have rubber padded surfaces designed specifically for dogs. This flooring also deadens noise. Once the building is built, a sound engineer will design a plan specifically for this building's sound characteristics. It is very important to DogHaven to have a quiet, tranquil, safe space for our employees, the animals, and our neighbors. The new building will also require a bathroom. A plumbing and sewer plan will be drafted and submitted at the time of permit application, along with the HVAC, Electrical, and any other plans that would be necessary for each respective permit. The existing building will undergo a facelift with a look similar to 2377 Shadywood Road in Navarre. We would like the new building to have a look that compliments the face -lifted building which will be similar to this: