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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MONDAY, OCTOBER IS, 2001 <br />(M01-27I1 WESTERN STEEL, CONTINUED) <br />Mabusth inquired uhat the fence would look like around the parking area. <br />Mrs. Jochims stated that would be a solid fence. <br />Mabusth inquired whether Staff has reviewed the traffic flow on the property in relation to the fuel <br />site. <br />Weinberger stated the Fire Marshall has rev iewed that area, with the Applicants needing to meet all <br />the fire standards. <br />Mrs. Jochims stated the amount of traffic in that area would also be minimal. <br />Mabusth inquired what Western Steel's business hours are. <br />Mrs. Jochims stated they start at 5:30 a.m , and are finished by 4:30 p.m. <br />Mabusth inquired whether any new lighting is being proposed for this area. <br />Mrs. Jochiris stated the bu'Iding is already currently lit, with the only additional lighting being <br />proposed is m the fuel tank area. Jochims stated it was her understanding the e.\isting lighting does <br />meet the City ’s standards. <br />Kluth inquired whether the Applicants feel they have sufficient room for their outdoor storage in the <br />event they expand. <br />Ntrs. Jochims stated they are increasing their storage area inside by relocating to this new building. <br />Hawn inquired why the City requires parking areas to be blacktopped versus gravel. Hawn stated she <br />does not see a hardship in this case to permit the gravel. <br />Weinberger stated the dust is one issue, with maintenance being another issue. Weinberger stated the <br />blacktopping al- > assists with the drainage on the property. Weinberger stated the City Engineer will <br />need to review the grading and drainage plan for this property. <br />Rahn commented in his view he would prefer to see the parking stalls defined. <br />Hawn noted the blacktopping and striping of the parking area is part of City Code. <br />Kluth commented he understands the desire to have gravel in the area where the heavy equipment <br />will be stored. Kluth indicated he would like to see the employee parking area blacktopped. <br />Gaffron stated he is not aware of any situation where the City did not require the parking area be <br />paved. <br />Mabusth commented the Planning Commission would certainly be consistent by requiring the <br />Applicant to pave the employee parking area. <br />PAGE 4 <br />1 <br />J