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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, October 20,2003 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />(U) Mi‘292i STEVAN WAGNER, 3607 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued <br />6. Is the vertical wood siding as proposed an appropriate exterior wall finish for a <br />commercial building? <br />7. Should the pole sign be relocated to a conforming location? <br />8. Will there be tenants in the other building on the property? How will that use impact <br />the site? <br />9. Are there any other issues or concc ms with this ^plication? <br />Foth indicated that it would be staffs recommendation: <br />1. To Improve the sign variance. <br />2. Planning Commission should advise staff and the applicant regarding issues which the <br />{q>plicant should address regarding the commercial site. <br />Mr. Wagner stated that it was his intent to beautify the existing site and sign. He indicated <br />that he has proposed a north woods feel for his improvements which would improve the <br />views fi-om County Road IS dramatically. In addition, he noted that he has attempted to <br />further screen the storage area. <br />Chair Smith asked what the building nearest County Road 15 is used for and whether the <br />proposed additions were simply to move the business around. <br />Wagner replied that the building currently houses two offices, the one upstairs occupied by <br />an interior designer. He maintained that it was his goal to better manage his current <br />business versus increase or grow his business further. <br />Chair Smith questioned whether the circle drive is effective. <br />Wagner stated that the circle drive allows his customers to maneuver one way in andfout of' <br />his business easier, especially with big equipment. <br />Hawn acknowledged that the site offered unique challenges of its own, along County Road <br />IS, the edge of a marsh, etc. She voiced her concern that propane tanks were left near the <br />marsh which could potentially leak into the wetland. She asked whether gas or oil tanks ' <br />must be kept on concrete pads. <br />Page 9 of 29 <br />f. <br />1 <br />i