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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 19,2003 6:00 o’clock p.m. (#5 #03-2889 RAVIA REAL ESTATE, LLC. Continued)------------------------------ Item #8, the retaining walls on the west side w ould consist likely of one 6’ high modular block wall. Revenng added that the landscaping w ould potentially be made up of vines to screen the walls, since there is little space for shrubs or bushes in the landscaping. Gaffron inquired whether an emergency access betw een the site and the adjoining Orono Shopping Center would be acceptable w iih Ravia. Revering agreed an emergency access should be available, at a minimum. Gaffron and Revering concurred that pedestrian space would be easy to accommodate. Revering indicated that they would be moving certain trees to Hll in the gaps between the development and the Sugarwoods properties. Gaffron noted that during t c ne.xt phase. Wally Case, the City’s consultant, would review the landK^ing plan, and make a recommendation w hich would include a fairly dense buffer. Gaffron also suggested the developer assist the neighbor in filling in the old driveway access area from Sugarw oods. Revering indicated they would be happy to do so. Regarding item #14. Revering indicated that the trash enclosure w ould be made of the same matcnal. Gaffron suggested that they ensure the office park sign meets all of the setbacks and does not cause neptive visual impacts from Highway 12. He noted that the base would be made of similar bnck matching the building and illuminated from within. Hawn asked if the representatives had held additional meetings with the neighbors. Gaffron slated that no new comments had been received since the last meeting. they had downsized the development, she believed that it was still too much for the site She indicated that she would be interested in seeing the hardcover percentages versus the greenspace. ° PAGE 20 of 39