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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, August 19,2002 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />(#02-2782 ORONO PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES, Continued) <br />Rahn asked if the parking design was meant to service the next door property located where it <br />was. <br />Gaffron stated that the applicants were required by the City to align the access opposing the <br />Orono Police Station existing driveway. <br />Rahn stated that he was in favor of moving the lot line in order to locate the parking within the <br />property. <br />Dr. Berg acknowledged that Hawn w'as correct in her observation that the current flow pattern is <br />not the best; however, indicated that they may be developing the other property w hich would <br />complete the traffic flow and provide a better circular pattern. <br />Hawn asked the applicants how they felt about the trail located closer to the building. <br />Dr. Kotteman stated that this was the first he had heard of the potential to fill in the ditch. <br />Gaffron stated that if the storm sewers can direct the flow underground, the grade would be <br />virtually flat, allowing the trail closer to Highway 12 with a 6” curb and gutter. He reiterated <br />that, if the ditch is filled in, the trail can be moved off the encroachment on their property. <br />Smith asked what might happen to Highw'ay 12 that could impact this area over the next several <br />years. <br />GafTron indicated that, while the City does not plan on one, the City traffic consultant pointed <br />out that they could have another access point from these properties onto Highway 12. He added <br />that discussions need to occur between the Orono and Long Lake Park and Planning <br />Commissions and City Councils w ith regard to the character of that road. VVTiile it would likely <br />not be much wider, it would offer sidewalks. Gaffron stated no one currently has any idea of the <br />streetscape plan for the Highw ay 12 roadway yet. over the next few years, however, this would <br />need to be determined. Other questions, like buried power lines, w ould need to be addressed, <br />however, due to the cost, likely a half million dollars burying the lines from just Willow to Old <br />Crystal Bay Road, this would be prohibitive. <br />In terms of patients. Smith asked the applicants how moving the trail closer to the building <br />impacts the comer. <br />PAGE 4 of 28