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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMIVUSSION MEETING Monday, July 16,2001 (001-2696 ABC Supply Company, Inc., Continued) 5. 6. 7. Screening shall include an elevated berm with evergreen plantings on and around the berm with the intent to protect the residential properties located west of Old Cry stal Bay Road, a final landscaping plan shall be submitted for review prior to the Council Action. All noise generated by the operation of the business shat, .lot e.\ceed the allowed noise levels as set by the City of Orono Noise Ordinance. Any other conditions as the Planning Commission feels necessary to protect the public safety and health from noise, smoke, toxic or noxious matter, odors, vibration and glare. Jeziorski stated that they realize additional landscaping is required and were looking for Staff and Planning Commission recommendations. Steve White, property owner, stated he was in attendance to answer any questions. There were no other public comments. Lindquist asked if the Applicant had any problems with the staff suggestions. Jeziorski replied that he didn’t but had not seen the plan for the berm prior to the meeting. Lindquist expressed concern that the Applicant had not had sufficient opportunity to review the plans. Jeziorski stated that they had been considering either berming or fencing with privacy slats. Weinberger stated that there was an existing berm created approximately two years ago. The proposed plan would be an e.xpansion of the existing berm. Hawn asked for clarificafion of the ty pe of vegetation to be used on the berm. Weinberger suggested evergreens for year-round protection of the site, but other trees and shrubs could also be considered as part of the plan. Stoddard asked if there had been any input from neighboring pioperties. Weinberger responded that a couple anonymous calls had been received regarding idling truck noise at night. Jeziorski stated that independent truck companies make deliveries. They are requested to give a 24- hour notice but they don’t always do that. Trucks could come at any hour of the night and wait for the business to open. The applicants are willing to post the property but couldn’t post the road or right-of-way. Hawn asked if it was possible for the trucks to park somew here and turn off the engine. Dahl stated there was only one fence with a gate that is locked at night. Hawn stated that the ABC business had the potential problem of idling trucks, and it would be their problem to resolve rather than the City’s. Weinberger stated it was possible that delivery trucks could park off site (truck stops) or in the 100' of driveway that isn’t locked, and a sign could be posted on the gate indicating no idling engines. Jeziorski stated that a truck with a diesel engine would not shut it off. White stated it may be possible to use the Drop Ship parking lot after hours. PAGE 17