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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY. MAY 17, 2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. (5. I»04.2974 RELIANCE DE\ tLOPMENT COMPANY, LLP. CoBlIiitted) • Message Board. Orono codes prohibit the use of illuminated scrolling or flashing reader boards such as that proposed for the Walgreens monument. Staff early on suggested to the applicanU that the Walgreen signage not include a manual reader board, as they tend to be poorly maintained. Since then, it has been suggested that an Illuminati message board such as that proposed, but with only one message change per day and no flashing, sciollmg. etc would be more aiiraciisc than a manual board. Gaffron commented that the problem w ith albw mg the illuminated board as proposed is that it could require ongoing monitonng. and that once it goes up. ever>- other retail business in town w ill want one. but without the limitations. Approval of this one would set a negative precedent. He slated it would be an enforcement issue and potentially could see many other applications for an illuminated reader board sign from the Navarre area and llwy 12. At this time staff recommends that the illuminated board not he allowed, and that if a message board is proposed that it be a manual Kiard UehliHB. Gal Iron referenced the extenor parking lo: lighting plan shown on Sheet L2.I in the packet. It shows the standard box-type, downcast lighting fixtures but docs nut specifically show whether any building-mounted lightmg is proposed Staff recommends asking the applicant for this information. Also, Gaffron observed there is a fairly standardized lighting style for Stonebay Development and here at the commcicial comer there IS a question of w hether to have a more decorative fixture given this is intending to set the tone for the Stonebay residential development. EneineeHns Manm City Engineer Tom Kellogg provided his comments in Exhibit G dated Apnl 28.2004. He has also reviewed the .May 7.2004 plan set and his comments remain unchanged. His recomiTKndations relate pnmarily to mailers that will be addressed during the final plan stages of development. 4. I’rcliminary Plat Gaffron illustrated the two-lot layout resulting from the lot subdivision with separate ownerships. Walgreens' parcel and the parcel with the other two retail buildings 5. Rezoning Gaffron advised that the draft rezontng ordinance for the site has yet to be prepared by staff, but will be prepared for Planning Commission review at its June work .session prior to final Council action. GaiTron staled the Planning Commission had about 8-9 remaining issues to address: 1. Address approv al of the lot area and w idths as proposed, as well as the lot coverage issue. 2. Address approval of the w est side setback for Retail Building A. 3. Address acceptance of the ISO-stall parking proposal 4. .Address any remaining landscaping issues or concerns 5. Address the signage issues and ftexibilitv request. 6. Address height of buildings. 7. Address any concerns regarding facade coloranon or materials. 8. Address whether buildmg-mounted lighting is proposed. 9. Any other issues for eonsideration. Page 8 of 40