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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 19,2002 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#02-2755 Long Lake Fire Station, Continued) Jabbour noted the majority of the colored drawings are being shown to the City of Long Lake tonight, and apologized that Staff has a limited number of drawings available for the Planning Commission to review. Hawn inquired whether the Planning Commission should be looking at whether the hose tower should be constructed. GafTron stated the three issues the Planning Commission should address tonight relate to the subdivision, the impact of the tow er on the neighborhood, and the setback variance. Gaffron stated the City Council might be interested in hearing whether this building will be used for any ancillary uses and the impact that would have on the surrounding neighborhood. Gaffron noted the use of the building is not specifically related to any of the three issues Lefore the Planning Commission tonight. Kluth inquired if there is an agreement on the ancillary uses, how that would be enforced. Jabbour stated there could be a code amendment relating to municipal facilities. Kluth inquired whether the City of Long Lake '•is agreed to those restrictions on its use. Jabbour stated originally the building was expected to be constructed in downtown Long Lake, and little by little the project moved into the City of Orono. Jabbour stated the committee in his view understands what the intent of the building is, and that the neighbors need to understand what this project entails and the impact that it will have on their neighborhood. Kluth expressed concern that if there is no formal agreement on what t>pc of uses this building can be used for, there may be problems in the future that could dramatically change the character of the neighborhood. Jabbour stated in his opinion the two cities should enter into a more formal agreement regarding the use ol the building, and recommended the City of Orono consider adopting ordinances encompassing any municipal building. Kluth stated in his view there should be a formal agreement in writing that perhaps runs with the land, such as a restrictive covenant on the land restricting its use. Mabusth noted the building is located within the City of Orono and would therefore be subject to Orono’s rules and regulations. Mabusth stated the City of Orono has strict regulations concerning liquor consumption, et cetera. Jabbour stated he is not suggesting that there w ill be large amounts of liquor on the property. Kluth stated in his view the two eouncils and building committee will need to develop some tvpe of agreement restricting the types of uses for this facility. PAGE 17 1