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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PI.ANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION Wcdacsday, November 3,2004 ________________S;30 o*clock p.m. that this proposal should represent the maximum ligliting that will be approved for this portion of the site, noting that other lighting previously approved for the front of the building w ould still apply. Rahn moved, Leslie seconded, lo approve Ibe Hgbliag plan for WJl^l properties at 260S West Wa)’zata Bonlevard as proposed sabjeci lo complelioB of ail re<|airrd screcaing planliags in the spring of 2005, and sabJecI lo Ibis ligbliag plan being considered the flnal plan and no nddilional ligbling for the east parking lot is likely to be approved. VOTE; Ayes 0, Nays 0. 2. Review of Signage Ordinance Definitions. Planner Melanie Curtis reviewed a list of potential signage ordinance definitions with the Planning Commission. The discussion included whetlier certain included definitions were needed, noting that additional definitions miglit be added once the text of the ordinaiKe is under review. Commissioners discussed the variety of signage types that might be aiiempicd in the City and how to address them Planning Commissioners eoneludcd that a visual review of signage l>pes would be helpful Curtis suggested that stalT take pictures of all existing signage in the City, plus signage elsew here, for review and analysis at the next work session, lo allow the Commissioners to decide w hat types of signage are appropriate and which arc not. GafTron noted this would also provide a chance lo do a complete inventory of the existing commercial signage in the City. 3. Review of Nov ember 1 5 Meeting Agenda StafTbriefiy reviewed the items that would be appearing on the upcoming agenda for November 15. 4. Joint Meeting regarding Rami Oasis Stady Gaffron noted (hat the joint meeting w ith Couneil w ould likely be held in December rather than November. 5. Other Kempf gave an update on the recent Council meeting regarding the Large Vehicle Storage ordinance. Gaffron added tital the final version w as slightly changed from tlial recommended by the Commission, requiring only that on easement be in place for shared driveways rather than approval by all parties. There being no additional business lo discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m David Raba, Cbair Page2