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■v' • - ! MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 19,2005 6:00 o’clock p.m. Thiesse stated the four-feet of standing water is a concern for him as it relates to safety and liability. noting that a preschool is also located on the property as well as the adjacent group home. There were no additional public comments. Juigens expressed a concern regarding the size of the parking lot and the size of the building, which will tend to change the character of the neighborhood. Jurgens noted there are no islands and trees being proposed for the parking lot. Jurgens questioned the need for the parking lot on the southwest side, which increases the encroachment Kempf indicated he is in agreement with Commissioner Jurgens and that he prefers the trees and open space rather than such t large parking lot, which gives the appearance of trying to cram as many parking stalls in this area as posiible. Winkey inquired whetner the 221 stalls are required. Oundlrui stated 108 parking sta'S are required. Gundlach stated they would need to examine the parking situi.tion when the preschool and sanctuary are in use at the same time. Wink^ stated it appears that there is more than enough paHcing, and suggested that the current islands remain. Wink^ inquired why the church feels they need 221 parking stalls. Thiesse stated the requirement is a minimum and that the iU8 parking stalls is not sufficient, especially when there are special events held at the church. Thiesse stated they currently have 183 stalls and that is not sufficient at times. Winkey stated the bigger demand for the parking appears to only occur on a few occasions throughout the year. Fritzler indicated he does not have a problem with the application. Bremer stated she also does not have a problem with the application but that she does have a concern regarding the pood. Bremer stated at the very least some type of safety fencing should be installed. ?■