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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />Gaffron explained there is a city code for temporary signage but it is difficult to enforce. He recommended <br />that temporary signage condition(s) be added to the PUD approval documents. <br />Mr. Trautz asked if a special permit is required to put up temporary signs, such as a banner. <br />It was confirmed that a special permit is required from the City. Mr. Trautz indicated that after ‘grand <br />opening' banners, they intend to not allow any other temporary signs in the retail cenu.r. Gaffron concluded <br />the city concurred with that approach. <br />Chair Mabusth asked for any further comments on signage. There were none <br />6. Address height of buildings. <br />Chair Mabusth concurred with staff recommendation to permit the 32’6" height for the entrance comer <br />•parapet’ roof peak, exceeding the B-6 height limit of 30'. as well as the retail buildings* gable peaks <br />extending to 33*4.5” high. She acknowledged allowing such heights as an architectural feature may <br />be done in a PUD and Orono has allowed similar height increases in the PUD for the office buildings. <br />Fritzler asked if there is any mechanics housed in the gables. Mr. Trautz advised there were none <br />Rahn pointed out the gables are a sloped roof design with shingles. <br />7. Address any concerns regarding facade coloration and materials. <br />Chair Mabusth asked Gaffron to clarify if the final approved PUD application should refer to <br />specific building materials. Gaffron indicated the final PUD documents would refer to the building <br />materials shown this evening by the applicant. <br />Mr. Trautz cautioned that the specific buildings materials showm might not be in stock or available <br />when needed. By consensus, it was agreed to allow use of an ’equivalent ’ approved by a three member <br />city committee. Mr. Spina stated that all shown buildmg materials are currently available. <br />8. Address whether building-mounted lighting is proposed. <br />Chair Mabusth concluded the issue of building-mounted lighting was already addressed. <br />9. Any other issues for consideration. <br />Page 21 of 58