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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, January 18,2005 6:00 o ’clock p.ni. results in the building being five feel higher in general. GalTron indicated there was a discussion at the time of the original approval centering around options to reduce the massing and the size of the building. Gaflron requested the Planning Commission give direction to the applicant concerning the size and <#. massing of the propo.sed building and the visual impacts of the added height in light of the proposed location of the building and the other uses proposed along Kelley Parkway. Gaffron noted the applicants have submitted a plan that meets the purking requirements for this site and a stormwater management plan, which illustrates an above-ground storm sewer system with the majority of the drainage directed to the north. Gaffron indicated the City Engineer has reviewed the stormwater management plan and has made some recommendations. In addition, the applicants are proposing some retaining walls that are slightly different than what was originally approved, with the City Engineer requesting that all letaining walls above eight feet in height be engineered. Gaffron stated the fire marshal has been asked to comment on the layout, the single acce.ss to the site, and location of hydrants. Gaffron requested the Planning Conunission review the landscape plan for this site. Preliminary review by staff indicates an acceptable level of plantings of trees and shrubs. The developer should also be asked to describe all outside lighting proposed for this building other than the typical street lights, and provide a lighting plan sheet for such lighting. 'I'he developer also needs to indicate any identification signage intended for the building. Gaffron noted the impervious surface coverage for this site is limited to 50 percent, which is not an issue in Staff’s opinion. Gaffron requested the Planning Commission address the following items: I. Acceptability of building expansion and the conversion from two buildings to one. 2. Acceptability of increased building hciglit. 3. Acceptability of projiosed building materials and building design. Signage and building lighting. 5. Acceptability of landscape plan. PAGE 43