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MINUTES OF THE <br /> - ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Moncia,y, September 19, 2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Rahn asked for pubfic comment. <br /> Gladys McCfennan, Woodsland Group Ho�ne, stated she has questions regarding the pond, noting that she <br /> does house six developme�rtally disabled aclults and that she has a concern regarding the safety of those <br /> people. McClennan stated there currently is a dilapidated fence between the two properties and that she <br /> was wondering whether that fence would need to be replaced. <br /> Paul Phil(ips, President of Woodsland Group H:ome, indicated he is a neighbor of the church on the west <br /> side and that he has concerns regarding the lighting and ponding. Phillips inquired where the current <br /> driveway is located and whether it would remain the same. <br /> Gundlach stated the driveway would remain the same. <br /> Phillips indicated he drives that route every day and that he periodically turns into the church parking lot <br /> for safety reasons if a large truck is tailgating him. Phillips inquired whether that would be an option in <br /> tlle fiiture. Phillips stated he also has a concern with the lighting and that he would prefer it remain as it <br /> curre�rtly is. Phillips noted there are bedrooms located adjacent to the parking lot. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the city has any specifics regarding the ponding to be constructed on the site. <br /> Gundlach stated the applicant was not aware that the City Engineer has recommended that the pond meet <br /> NURP standards. <br /> Thiesse ii�dicated ]ie was told initially that it would be rate controlled and tliat the pond would be dry at <br /> times. Thiesse stated the pond was never meant to be a quality treatment pond and that he was only <br /> informed tod�y that a NURP pond is required. Tlliesse stated a NURP pond cec�uires four-feet of watei• <br /> standing at all times, which he is opposed to due to the liability issues it creates. Thiesse indicated he <br /> would like to discuss that issue with the City Enginee►•. <br /> Rahn stated the application could be moved forward with the stipulation that that issue be resolved with <br /> the City �ngineer. Rahn commented that pe�•haps the fence should be repaired. <br /> PAGE 37 <br />