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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION Wednesday, February 2,2005 5:30 p.m. Zachman noted that the exterior materials would include a variety of stone (not brick) per the samples provided at the last meeting. The upper areas not in stone would be a concrete-board ‘Hardi-paneP in a stucco finish, rather than lap siding. He noted an example of useofthis was two new buildings constructed on the west side of Hwy 169 just south of394. Rahn indicated this was a much more stable product than the old masonite paneling. Rahn indicated this was a public hearing and asked forpublic comments on the application. I here were no comments from the public. Gaffron noted the City Engineer and Fire Marshal were reviewing the plans. The Fire Marshal had indicated preliminarily that there was no code requiring a second vehicle entrance to the garage. Gaffron reviewed the City Engineer’s comments with the Commission, and noted that there are no apparent unsolvable issues. Kempf asked how the parking shortage was resolved. Gaffron indicated that the combination of 82 basement stalls, 23 dedicated outside stalls on site, and 7 adjacent street parking stalls added up to 112 stalls or 2.0 per unit for 56 units (excluding the guest unit). Fritzler asked what the deck materials would be. Zachman indicated they decking would be the maintenance-free plastic material that doesn’t stain. Discussion ensued as to whether the City has or should have ordinances regarding grilling on decks for multi-family buildings. Zachman noted this varies from city to city. Gaffron stated there is no zoning restriction in place, but he would have to review this with the building inspector with regards to the fire code. Rahn suggested we discuss tliis furtlier in a work session, as we will have future multi-family projects. Zachman noted that barbecue grill on natural gas will be placed on the lower patio level. Jurgens suggested that the 3' wide path around the back of the building should be wider if possible to provide better emergency access. Ralin noted this would likely be looked at as part of the building plan review. Gaffron described how the steeply sloped grading around the north sides of the bui Iding would make widening the sidewalk more complex, perhaps needing retaining walls. Rahn itulicated that all the .above issues should be addressed by the lime thi.s goes to the Council, c.spccially if the Planning Commission will not have oppoitunity for further review. GalVron reviewed the next steps, which could exclude furUier Planning Commission review if the Commission felt that there was noneetl for their additional review. Rahil moved, Fritzler .seconded, to recommend approval of application ^05-3081 for the Stonebay Lofts, Outlot E, Stoneba:, 2670 Kelley Parkway, for the proposed RPlJI) amcndiiieiit, and site Page 2 of3 ----