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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, July 16,2001 (#01-2694 Bayuvind Christian Church, Continued) Weinberger confirmed that the current lighting meets the intent of the zoning code and is consistent with other commercial or industrial buildings. Mabusth asked if the adjacent residential property owner achieved access through the church property. Welles responded that he does not nor docs he have any vehicles on the church property. Hawn suggested the applicants be prepared to discuss with Council the lighting, refuse and screening plans for the property. Gaffron e.xplained that the B-4 district has a fencing requirement when a B-4 office and professional district abuts an R district along the side or rear lot line where a fence or compact evergreen hedge not less than 50% opaque nor less than 6' in height is required. This would indicate that the fencing requirement would be appropriate for the width of the parking lot. Hcckel stated that information regarding a play area was not mentioned in the Staff report. Gaffron clarified the intent was to be a fenced area for children to play in for short periods of time and not a day care use. Hawn added that a plan for the play area should also be submitted for Council's review. There were no public comments. Hawn stated she had no objections to granting the conditional use permit but some details would need to be documented before presenting to Council, such as signage, lighting, location of play area and screening. Smith asked how the issues had been resolved with parking at the Freshwater Center. Welles responded that the church no longer planned to use the Freshwater Center parking lot on a regular basis. Heckcl stated there would be occasions, such as weddings and funerals, w here use of the Freshwater Center parking lot may occur. Mabusth verified that there was an agreement with the Freshwater Center on file w ith the City regarding the parking lot use. Fritzler indicated that the sidewalk along Shadywood Road that was discussed would not be a City issue but a County issue. He noted that the area is a 40 mph speed zone. Berg added that traffic often travels quite fast in this area. Fritzler stated that Sunday traffic is also heavy with boat and lake use traffic. Planning Commission members reiterated their concerns with pedestrians crossing ShadyAvood Road. Lindquist moved. Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #01-2694, Bay Wind Christian Church, 2477 Shadywood Road, granting approval of a conditional use permit, subject to submittal of plans regarding lighting, screening, signage, play area and dumpster screening, as well as a letter from the Freshwater Biological Institute regarding use of the parking lot. Ayes 7, Nays 0. PAGE 14