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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 18,2000 (U2626 Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Continued) see sufficient screening along the property line. Wehr stated she will be able to see a significant portion of the building, and requested that bigger trees be planted to help screen the facility. Hawn inquired whether the landscaping and lighting plans could be made available for review by the neighbors. Hawn suggested a meeting with the adjoining property owners be held in order to discuss their concerns. Oslund stated they will have fencing erected during the construction phase. Oslund stated they are aware of the children in the area and will be taking appropriate safety measures to protect them. A resident on French Creek requested that the neighbors also be notified when the asbestos is to be removed. Oslund stated normally when asbestos is removed, the building is sealed off and should not have any impact on the neighboring properties. Dayton stated due to the feet the money for this project is being donated, they arc not able to guarantee the number of trees to be planted. Stoddard stated a landscaping plan has been submitted, with the City requiring that the Applicant follow the approved plan. Stoddard noted strict restrictions are in place regarding the removal of asbestos, and requested that this facility be classified as a school. Steve Kennedy, French Creek Drive, stated he is in support of the project, but would like to see traffic exit further to the east away from French Creek Drive. Gaffiron stated because the existing building will still be there during construction, all traffic will be diverted to the left side of the building. Hawn inquired whether the road could be moved slightly to the cast. Dayton stated they have discussed this issue with the residents of French Creek, but feel this location is the best to serve the needs of the construction vehicles due to its straighter alignment. Hawn moved. Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application ff2616, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive, subject to the submittal by the Applicant of detailed landscaping plan, drainage/grading plan, lighting plan, and provisions for screening of dumpsters and fencing during construction, and further subject to the other conditions outlined in the September 15,2000 Planner’s Report, with the understanding the signage will be reduced in order to comply with Orono’s signage Ordinance. The Applicant is also advised that bituminous blacktop is being recommended for the parking area and that advance notice must be given to the adjacent property owners regarding asbestos removal, with the facility being classified as a school regarding the removal of the asbestos. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 1, Nygard Opposed. PAGE 15