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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Moaday« September 19,2005 6:00 o*clock p.m. Gundlach indicated there are three entrance points shown on the proposed plan, with the main entrance facing Sixth Avenue North and two sec ondary entrances off the parking lot, which face east. Staff does not anticipate that any new building mounted lighting would be near enougli to the adjacent residential property to cause any negative impacts. Should the applicant decide to add parking lot lighting in the future, an additional conditional use permit must be reviewed and approved. The applicant is not proposing any new signage as part of this proposal. The applicant has also indicated they are in compliance with the 30-foot height limitation, with a proposed height of 27 to 28 feet. Gundlach stated the applicant has submitted a grading and drainage plan illustrating how the expanded parking and rate control pond will impact the existing topography. The City Engineer ’s preliminary comments are included in the Planning Cr.nmission packets. Gundlach noted the City Engineer is recommending that the pond be modified to include water quality treatment for the entire site and should satisfy NURP requirements. The nearest adjacent propetty* to this site is to !he west at a distance of approximately 250 feet. Tliis site is a group home and would not be negatively impacted by the proposed expansion as most of the improvements are on the ea«t side of the property. Staff also does not foresee any negative impacts to the properties to the east or south. Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer and further subject to the following conditions; 1. The Planning Commission should determine if a viable hardship existe to allow the expanded parking in the southwest comer of the site as a front yard parking setback variaitce would be required. 2. Prior to City Council review of the application, revised plans must be submitted incorporating the preliminary recommendations of the City Engineer. The applicant will also be required to comply with any other forthcoming comments from the City Engineer. Thieaie had nothing to add to StafTs report S PAGE 36 —, 6 i t i