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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, November 20,2000 (1^2640/2641 ORONO AMIIAR, Continued) building height in addition to minimum setbacks on the property. The plan before the Planning Commission shows 40 feet between the building and the northern property line and 30 feet where the garage entrance is located and the interior property line. Discussions have been held between Staff and the de\eloper about the possibility of moving the building further to the south Weinberger noted a pond has been constructed in the area which is designed to handle the water nmoff from Highway 12. Weinberger noted the pond is owned and operated b> Mn/DOT. Weinberger stated the other access to this site would be off of Brown Road and could be located closer to the pond should the building be relocated slightly. However, this would result in the removal of some mature trees on the site Wcuiberger stated the de\ eloper is proposing one space on the interior of the building for each individual unit with tlie senior housing complcv with 83 outdoor spaces being shown for use by guests to tlie building Weinberger stated the City Engineer would like to keep the c.xtcrior parking away from the nuin traveled portion of the road Weinberger staled a portion of the parking area could be relocated closer to tlie building, with outdoor parking only on the north side of the road Weinberger slated the road would be b> easement and would not be platted, which would allow a lesser setback Weinberger stated the Planning Commission should be advised that per U k * Highway 12 PUD provisions by which this resiew will occur underneath, this proposal is in a general concept stage, which is equivalent to a preliminary plat application However, the Citv Council nuy hold a second public hcanng as allowed under the Pl'D ordinance and would require a 3/5*s vote Weinberger stated under the PUD ordinance, ihere is a mandatory 60 dav requirement for the Plamiing Commission to make a rccomrncndnt’on. and because the Planning Commission docs not meet in December, this application would go bc>ond the 60 day limit Weinberger noted the dev eloper may prefer to have a recommendation on this mancr before the end of the v ear railicr than Ubling of the application Dunbar commented he would like to address mo items relating to the office building Dunbar stated the five fool variance on the cast side could be adjusted to 35 feet, which would eliminate the variance request. In an attempt to get the office building to look more like the housing in the area, the tower has been eliminated and would not result in the need for any variances Dunbar staled their intent is to get a concept and a site plan that is acceptable to the Planning Commission. City Council, and the neighborhood Dunbar indicated they have a tight lime frame in which to get this project approved, and requested tliat concept approval be given as soon as possible Dunbar staled they arc willing to work with tlie City and the neighborhood in order to address the issues satisfactorily Dunbar indicated two neighborhood meetings have been held with the local residents. Dunbar stated they have attempted to locate the narrowest portion of the office building next to the neighborhood and to limit it to one story , with an 80 foot setback, to limit the impact on the residential area. Dunbar stated they would like to preserve the vegetation in the front and place some additional screening along the building Dunbar commented they have attempted to make the office building appear more residential looking to make it more appealing and to blend in PAGE 26