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I <br />r_ <br />Il <br />'O' I ^ '** <br />MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />Monday, September 19,2005 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />Rahn asked for public comment. <br />Gladys McClennan, Woodsland Group Home, stated she has questions regarding the pond, noting that she <br />does house six developmentally disabled adults and that she has a concern regarding the safety of those <br />people. McClennan stated there currently is a dilapidated fence between the two properties and that she <br />was wondering whether that fence would need to be replaced. <br />Paul Phillips, President of Woodslaiid Group Home, indicated he is a neighbor of the church on the west <br />side and that he has concerns regarding the lighting and ponding. Phillips inquired where the cuirent <br />driveway is located and whether it would remain the same. <br />Gundlach stated die driveway would remain the same. <br />Phillips indicated he drives that route every day and that he periodically turns into the church parking lot <br />for safety reasons if a large truck is tailgating him. Phillips inquired whether that would be an option in <br />the future. Phillips stated he also has a concern with the lighting and that he would prefer it remain as it <br />currently is. Phillips noted there are bedrooms located adjacent to the parking lot. <br />Rahn inquired whether the city has any specifics regarding the ponding to be constructed on the site. <br />Gundlach stated the applicant was not aware that the City Engineer has recommended that the pond meet <br />NURP standards. <br />Thiesse indicated he was told initially that it would be rate controlled and that the pond would be diy at <br />times. Thiesse stated the pond was never meant to be a quality treatment pond and that he was only <br />informed today that a NURP pond is required. Thiesse stated a NURP pond requires tour-feet of water <br />standing at all times, which he is opposed to due to the liability issues it creates. Thiesse indicated he <br />would like to discuss that issue with the City Engineer. <br />Rahn stated the application could be moved forward with liiu stipulation that that issue be resolved with <br />the City Engineer. Rahn commented that perhaps the fence should be repaired. <br />PAGE 37