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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 20,2000 (W2640/2641 ORONO AMBAR, Conlinued) GafTron stated the City could give notice to the offccicd property owners. Oaffron noted the Cit>‘ normally does not mail out individual notice of the upcoming meetings once the public hearing has l^en held. GafTron stated the City could send out individual notice of upcoming meetings If the Plaiming Commission so desired. Berg requested the president of the Suganvood Homeov\Tier*s Association be given notice of any upcoming meetings concerning this application. Hawn commented she is unsure what action or recommendation the Planning Commission should gi\x at this time since the RPUD ordinance has not been formally adopted by the City. Hawn stated in her opinion this appears to be a good plan, noting she would like to see a buffer along the front of the building. Hawn requested the neighbors' concerns and comments be kept in mind when revisions are bemg made to the plan. Lindquist noted he is in agreement conceptually with the plan. Berg commented she Is glad the developer is working with the neighbors. Smith inquired whether the building materials could be specified. GafTron staled the RPUD process will allow the Planning Commission to dictate what they would like to see for this development. Stoddard stated in his opinion more discussion is needed regarding the height of the building and the parking N>gard inquired how many emplot ees there would be. Dunbar indicated 42 parking stalls w ould be atailable to staff, with the majority of the parking area being utilized on the weekends. Pat Brakeman, Suganvood, stated his major concern is with the size of the project and landscaping for the wintertime. Brakeman stoicd he wt)uld like some idea of the developer's agenda for this project. Brakeman stated in his view' the City does not need a cit> *w ide ordinance in place prior to dealing with this project GafTron stated Orono's current ordinances do not allow this t>pe of density beyond w hat's in the current zoning districts, and that this ordinance is needed to permit this t)pe of housing Dunbar stated he will need to meet w ith the City Council regarding the available financing before bein^ able to proceed much further. Dunbar stated he wx>uld like to get some direction from die Planning Commission and Cit>* Council on which direction they would like this project to go. Berg commented she is awiire of other senior housing facilities consisting of two 30 unit buildings rather than one large building. Berg suggested this application be tabled until the ordinance amendment is adopted. PAGE 28 A