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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Tuesday, January 18,200S <br />6:00 o ’clock p.m. <br />results in the building being five feel higher in general. GanVon indicated there was a discussion at the <br />time of the original approval centering around options to reduce the massing and the size of the building. <br />Gaffron requested the Planning Commission give direction to the applicant concerning the size and <br />massing of the proposed building and the visual impacts of tlic added height in light of the proposed <br />location of the building and the other uses proposed along Kelley Parkway. <br />Gaffron noted the applicants have submitted a plan that meets the parking requirements for this site and a <br />stonnwater management plan, which illustrates an above-ground storm sewer system with the majority of <br />the drainage directed to the north. Gaffron indicated the City Engineer has reviewed the stormwater <br />management plan and has made some recommendations. In addition, the applicants are proposing some <br />retaining walls that are slightly different than what was originally approved, with the City Engineer <br />requesting that all retaining walls above eight feet in height be engineered. Gaffron staled the fire <br />marshal has been asked to comment on the layout, the single access to the site, and location of hydrants. <br />Gaffron requested the Planning Commission review the landscape plan for this site. Preliminary review <br />by staff indicates an acceptable level of plantings of trees and shrubs. The developer should also be asked <br />to describe all outside lighting proposed for this building other than the typical street lights, and provide a <br />lighting plan sheet for such lighting. The developer also needs to indicate any identification signage <br />intended for the building. <br />Gaffron noted the impervious surface coverage for this site is limited to 50 percent, which is not an issue <br />in Staffs opinion. <br />Gaffron requested the Planning Commission address the following items: <br />1. Acceptability of building expansion and the conversion from two buildings to one. <br />2.Acceptability of increased building height. <br />3. Acceptability of propo.scd building materials and building design. <br />4. Signage and building lighting. <br />5. Acceptability of landscape plan. <br />PAGE 43 <br />•> ! <br />; <br />k