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MLNTJTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 18,2004 6:00 o ’clock p.m. ‘ ' . r O Jolmscm stated the berm has been constructed, with the existing trees between the highway and the parking lot being preserved. Johnson stated a five-foot high opaque fence has also been added. Rahn inquired whether the change in lighting is being driven by the insurance company. Johnson stated it is driven by the concern for the property that will remain in the lot all night and the personnel that will be on the site. Bremer suggested the list of items outlined on page three be gone through by the applicant. Jolinson stated he is confident he can obtain a letter from the insurance agent that would basically say the htsurance company would like lighting in the parking lot to preserve the value of the property and to protect ihe personnel coming in and out. Johnson stated they have submitted infonnation concerning the style and shielding of the type of light being proposed, which was approved with 25 ’ posts two years ago. Johnson stated an analysis of the lighting options was conducted, with a study of the 1000-watt being submitted to Staff. Johnson stated they did not submit the study on the 400-watt lighting but that he does have that information available. Bremer inquired whether any lighting on the building is being proposed. Johnson stated the only lighting on the building that they are proposing is what cun ently exists on the building, which essentially lights the side of the building and is downcast. Fritzlcr inquired whether any security people could be brought onto the site. Jolurson stated the primary security is the fact that it is a well-lit lot. Johnson stated there would be employees on the site who will also keep on eye on the property. Fritzler noted the front driveway is secure. Johnson stated the front driveway has a gate that closes across the front of the entrance. Fritzler inquired whether there would be employees on site at 2:00 a.m. Johnson stated the potential exists that no one would be on site in the early morning hours and also the potential that truck drivers would be on the lot in the early morning hours. PAGE 40 vam • I