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r <br />r <br />wm <br />MINXJTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />SEPTEMBER 18,2000 <br />Dayton stated due to the fact the money for this projeqj is being donated, they are not able to <br />guarantee the number of trees to be planted. <br />Stoddard stated a landscaping plan has been submitted, with the City requiring that the <br />Applicant follow the approved plan. Stoddard noted strict restrictions are in place regarding the <br />removal of asbestos, and requested that this facility be classified as a school. <br />Steve Kennedy, French Creek Drive, stated he is in support of the project, but would like to see <br />traffic exit further to the east onto French Creek Drive. <br />Gaffron stated because the existing building will still be there during construction, all traffic <br />will be diverted to the left side of the building. <br />Hawn inquired whether the road could be moved slightly to the east. <br />Dayton stated they have discussed this issue with the residents of French Creek, but feel this <br />location is the best to serve the needs of the construction vehicles due to its straighter <br />alignment. <br />Hawn moved, Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2616, Minnetonka <br />Center for (he Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive, subject to the submittal by the Applicant of <br />detailed landscaping plan, drainage/grading plan, lighting plan, and provisions for <br />screening of dumpsters and fencing during construction, and further subject to the <br />other conditions outlined in the September IS, 2000 Planner’s Report, with the <br />understanding the signage will be reduced in order to comply with Orono’s signage <br />Ordinance. The Applicant is also advised that bituminous blacktop is being recommended <br />for the parking area and that advance notice must be given to the adjacent property <br />owners regarding asbestos removal, with the facility being classified as a school regarding <br />PAGE 24