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I MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION Wednesday, February 2,200S 5:3U p.ni. ROM 'rhcC'ommission nicl in a work session on (lie above mentioned date with the following incmbci s present; Chair Dave Rahn, Commissioners J. Mark h'ritzler, Ralph Kcmpf, Roland Jurgens, and Travis Winkey. RepresentingstalTwere Planning Director Mike GalTron, and Planners Melanie Foth and Jai iice Waataja. Al'cmate Commissioner Liz Hawn was present in the audienee. Commissioners (’ynihia Bi emer and Jim Leslie were absent. Chair Rahn eallcd the mcetirig to order at S;3S p.m. (#1) //05008I ZB CONSTRUCTION, INC., OU I I.OI E, STONEBAY (“2670 KELLEY PARKWAY”) - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING Rahn noted that this was the time and place for contiii>ialion of the puhlic hearing regarding the Stnnehay Lofts proposal. 'I hcapplieant, Arne Zachman ofZB C'onstmction, was present along with his architect, Bruce Lchrer and engineer, Steve Johnston of Land form. Gaflkin briclly introduced the revised plans submitted in response to PlaiuiingCommission comments horn the January 18 meeting. Applicant Amie Zachman noted that they have reduced the Iciigth of'.he building by 48 feet, leaving a much greater setback to the public works site, and they have reduced the number of units from 62 to 57. Johnston noted they also moved the building S' further back from the road. Rahn indicated he was plea.sed with the proposed revision.s, and had a tpie.stion regarding the asphalt shingles pro|K)sed-arc they a GAP style .3-dimensioiial .shingle, or merely a shadow line. Zachman noted they are a 3-dimensional shingle. Winkey indicated he felt they did a good job ofshortening the building. It was noted that the reduction did not result in decreased amenities, bu I was just a raluction of the five units. F•'ril/.ler questioned the number of handicap parking stalls, which was fouiul to be si.x. Rahn noted that a revised landscape plan reflecting the shorter building .should be submitted, as well as lighting and signm.ige plans Johnston noted that the benn between the building and the Public Works site had not been relocated, but could be slightly iiigher with the greater setback. GalTron indicated that most ol the berm was w ithin tire applicant ’s property and it would be laiid.scaped to provide a visual barrier. Kcmpf asked how the porches would becon.slructed. Zachman noted they would mcldeaileck on one side and a four-season room on theother. liach unit would have a small deck. Aci ess to the enclosed porch would be wide open from each unit. Page I of 3