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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY. MAY 17.2004 6:00 o ’clock p.m. (5. #04.2974 RELIANCE DCVELOr.MilNT COMPANY, LLP. Caallaacd) GafTron responded that he thought it uoutd be possible but asked the Planning Commission for direction if sign variances became necessary. StafT stated that «nth a PUD application, flexibility could therefore be addressed. Chair Mabusth asked for information about plans for temporary sigiuge and how this will be controlled. Gaffron explained there is a city code for temporar>' signage but it is dilTicuIi to enforce He recommended that temporary signage condition(s) be added to the PUD approval documents. Mr. Trautz asked if a special permit is required to put up temporary signs, such as a banner It was confirmed that a special permit is required from the City. Mr. Trautz indicated that after ‘grand opening* banners, they intend to not allow any other temporary signs in the retail center. Gaffron concluded the city concurred with that approach. Chair Mabusth asked for any further comments on signage. There were none. 6. Address height of buildings. Chair .Mabusth coiKurrcd with staff recommendation to permit the 32'6‘* height for the entrance comer ‘parapet' roof peak, exceeding the B-6 height limit of 30‘. as well as the retail buildings' gable peaks extending to 33 ’4.5” high. She acknowledged allowing such heights as an architectural feature may be done in a PUD and Orono has allowed similar height increases in the PUD fur the office buildings. Fntzlcr asked if tlicre is any mechanics housed m the gables. Mr. Trautz ad\ ised there were none Rahn pointed out th-* gables are a sloped roof design with shingles. 7. Address any cimcems regarding facade coloration and nulsruls. Chair Mabusth asked Gaffron to clarify if the final approved PUD application should refer to specific building materials. Gaffron indicated the final PUD dix'uments would refer to the building nvatcnals shown this evening by the applicant. Mr. Trautz cautioned lliat the specific buildings matenals shown might not be in slock or asailable when needed. By consensus, it was agreed to allow use of an ‘equi\-alcnt ‘ approved by a three member city committee. Mr. Spuu stated that all shown building materials are currently available. 8. Address whether building-mountcd lighting is proposed. Chau Mabusth concluded the issue of building-mounted lighting was already addressed. 9. Any other issues for consideration. Chair Mabusth asked if there are any other issues for discussion. Kempf questioned if resolution was reached about requinng residential style lighting along the sidew alks coming up to Hwy 12 on the east side from Walgreens and along the pond area, as it is a more park like setting. Chau Mabusth asked what would be the function of such lighting and how much lighting the resideiKcs prefer across the street. Page IS of 40