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F <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Tuesday, January 18,2005 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />Gaffron stated if the Planning Commission concludes that the proposed site plan and building plans arc <br />Acceptable, then a recommendation for approval would be in order, subject to any conditions that the <br />Planning Commission feels are warranted. If the Planning Commission concludes that one or more of tlic <br />above topics requires further consideration, then tabling may be appropriate. <br />Za.chman staled they are attempting to go from the two buildings down to one building in an effori to <br />achieve a larger square footage within the units and to also incorporate some amenities that would help <br />make the units more marketable. 2^chman stated with the two buildings, the size of the units is reduced <br />to 1400 to 2000 square feet, which, in their experience, does not sell as well as the larger units. Zachman <br />indicated they would like to include a party room, hot tub area, exercise room, and storage areas. <br />Zachman indicated they have attempted to reduce the heiglit of the building at both ends to help reduce <br />the appearance of massing. <br />Heller stated they have reduced the height of the building in tlie middle and on both ends and have <br />attempted to minimize the visual impact by varying the heights of the different brick colors comprising <br />the fapade. Heller indicated they are proposing darker stone on the vertical uprights to also reduce the <br />impact. Heller staled the materials being proposed for this building are virtually maintenance-free for <br />30 years. <br />Zachman commented they are incorporating a stucco look and stone look rather than lap siding. Zachman <br />stated as it relates to lighting, there will be an entrance-way chandelier, lighting for the parking lot area, <br />lighting for the exterior fire escapes, and a light over the garage door. <br />Gaffron inquired whether (he individual balconies would also have lighting of some type. <br />Zachman staled llicre would be a light for each balcony probably consisting ol a 60-wall bulb. <br />Kahn inquired what comments the commissioners have relating to (he size of the building. Rahn inquired <br />what the length of the proposed building is. <br />Heller indicated it is 376 feet long. <br />Rulm stated he personally would prefer a taller loof with a steeper pitch fur aesthetic reasons. <br />PAGE 44