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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 9,2004 7:00 o ’clock p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMFNTS - Roland Jurgens, Representative Jurgens stated he did not have any comments pertaining to the items on tonight’s agenda, but requested a joint work session be scheduled between the Planning Commission and the City Council to discuss the moratorium. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT 5. #02-2843 PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES OF ORONO, 2765 KELLEY PARKWAY - PUD AMENDMENT FOR WALL SIGN Gaffron stated Orono Dental Care is requesting a sign permit to allow a wall sign on the southeast wall of the Orono Professional Properties building in addition to the existing 12’ 8" monument sign which was previously approved by the Council. Orono Dental Care is requesting a 7’ 11" wide, 6' tall internally illuminated wall sign. Gaffron noted the wall sign, along with the existing monument sign, will total less than the ma.ximum sign square footage allowed for this property in the B-6 District. Staff recommends approval of the PUD amendment. Dr. Karl Berg noted the sign would be located on the southeast side of the building rather than the northwest side as originally proposed. Murphy stated he was recently in this area during the nighttime hours and had noticed that the night lights on this building are white in color. Murphy commented that the majority of the night lights currently in the City arc amber lights, which in his opinion arc aesthetically more pleasing than the white lights. Murphy inquired what the rationale is for having amber lights versus white lights, and suggested the City look at requiring the night lights throughout the City be more uniform. McMillan commented she prefers white lights and questioned whether the lighting at this site should be pointed more downward rather than outward. Berg slated he has questioned the architect concerning the lighting on the building and was informed that they do comply with the City’s lighting regulations. City Administrator Moorse noted the City would soon be installing a number ol lights along Kelley Parkway and that a quick review of this situation w ould be necessary if any changes arc to be made to the color of the lights. Moorse indicated he is unaware of what color lighting; has been chosen along Kelley Parkw ay and would check on the siniation. Roland Jurgens, Planning Commission, stated there are two types of night lights av-ailable, a mercury vapor light and a high pressure sodium light. Jurgens stated the high pressure sodium lights, which are amber in color, are more efficient. PAGE 3 I