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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 18, 2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. Fritzlcr stated one option is to have a private security force palrol the property at periodic times. Fritzlcr inquired whether the whole perimeter of this property would be fenced in. Johnson stated the whole perimeter of the property is not fenced in, with the fence going from the comer of the building on the north side out to the end of the parking lot and down the eastern boundary about 75 or SO feet. Bremer indicated she has a concern that there is not enough infom^ation concerning the lighting before the Planning Commission tonight. ?rcmer stated she would like to see the letter from the insurance company requesting the additional lighlti.?. Bremer commented Orono has a rural character that they would like to maintain, and one way to do that is by limiting the amount of lighting. Johnson pointed out that this facility is different from a private residence and will contain approximately 250 new cars that arc attractive to thieves. Leslie inquired why the entire perimeter of the property would not be fenced in. Johnson stated the perimeter is 1,200 feet on the side and 900 feet on the backside. Johnson indicated MN DOT might be fencing in the backside of the property with a 25-fool high retaining wall. On the west side a seven-acre pond is being constructed, with an open drainage ditch on the cast side. Kempf stated in his view lighting is essential when there is a substantial amount of property sitting out and is a good deterrent to crime. Kempf pointed out this property is not located in rural Orono. Jurgens slated the properly might not be located in rural Orono but that the lighting could possibly be visible for a number of miles. Jurgens stated he resides in rural Orono but still has a clear view of the golfdome and all the lights that arc currently there. Ju'.gcr.s staled with the addition of more lights. that area will be even more lit up and will impact the rural cha.'-actcr of Orono in other geographical locations. Jurgens stated he would also like to know what the impact would be on the other side of new Highway 12. Jurgens pointed out that in addition to the downcast lighting, there will also be reflective light coming from this property. Jurgens stated he would like to have more information than what has been submitted. PAGE 41