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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNC IL MEETLNG Monday, February 14,2005 7:00 o'clock p.m. (1^05-3081 ZR C?onstruction, Continued) Ciaffron requested addresses be given lu StafTsu Council can visit those condominiums. Zachman noted he did drop off some brochures previously. Sanscvcrc inquired whether the length of the building is acceptable to stalf. Gaffron noted ('ouncil originally approved roughly the length that is being proposed tonight. Galfron stated the view of the building would vary depending on the location you arc standing in. Zachman stated they have attempted to break up the front of the building by utilizing different colors of stone and bringing the building out in areas. Sanscvcrc indicated he prefers the L-shaped building versus the two buildings. Murphy indicated he docs like the difference in colors but that he thought there would be more variety. Murphy expressed a concern that the number of parking stalls proposed for this project is not adequate and inquired how' many people would be in each unit. Zachman stated in their experience 40 percent arc empty nesters. one car, totally retired. Another 40 percent are nearing the retirement stage, no children, and 20 piereent typically are single female professionals. Zachman slated four to six stalls could be obtained by shrinking the party area, w hich would allow them to meet the City ’s parking requirements, along with seven overflow parking stalls. Gaffron stated the minimum for the site is 112 parking .stalls. McMillan stated in her opinion 90 percent of the parking should be underground and that the parking is not acceptable as proposed. McMillan stated in her view there needs to be service and guest parking available. McMillan indicated she al.so has a concern that the building would not have proper tire access if additional cars were parked on this lot and that the project is not workable given the lack of additional parking. McMillan questioned whether the north end units would be desirable given the distance from the front entrance. Zachman indicated in his experience the north end would be the most sought-after part of the building since it is more isolated. Zachman stated in Ins view that would be the {Hirtion of the building that would Ik (Kcupied first. McMillan staled in her view aimther elevator would be more practical. McMillan inquired whether storage areas would be built in Zaichnian indicated the inside angle of the building allow s for inside cubicle siorage on their floor for every resident. Zachnun noted ihe basement also contains siorage units. White stated he does like the diflerence in color but that in his view the parking needs to be increased PAt;E 20