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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 (#6 - #2328 Freshwater Foundation - Continued) Van Zomeren noted that the parking is based on square footage and no changes are being made. Brown noted that they have another building site for additional parking if needed. Hawn asked that a list of permitting agencies be sought and agreements stating the tenant has meet conditions. Brown felt a list of agencies might be possible to obtain but the agreements Huctuate. Hawn suggested obtaining a copy of the permit from the agencies. Brown felt this might conflict with confidentiality of the research. He noted that the corporation was leasing the entire lower level to provide a level of security. Discussion was had regarding whether documentation by agencies assuring stafl of requirements being met by the tenant with review in six months would be satisfactoiy. Schroeder informed the applicant that the Commission was concerned that no manufacturing take place in the facility. Hawn said the concern was also for hazardous materials being in place Hawn wanted to see that the applicant was required to do the documentation for the staff. Brown felt this could be worked out. He felt the complexities of the research would be difficult to understand. Schroeder moved to approve the continuation of the conditional use specific to a corporate tenant with the condition that during the first year of occupancy, review be conducted in six month intervals. The applicant is also to provide a written report from governmental agencies identified and involved that the tenant is in compliance. Brown said he felt the agencies might not be aware of all the regulations required. McMillan suggested the concerns be passed on to the Council. Schroeder suggested a statement be signed by the tenant stipulating their understanding of the conditional use and agreement to abide by it as part of the lease. Brown said the lease includes such language. Schroeder felt the use was already included in the resolution as written and felt a motion was unnecessary. Smith questioned whether the resolution needed to be amended. Schroeder felt there was no need to amend the resolution. Van Zomeren said her purpose in bringing the application before the Commission vyas to provide direction to the applicant to determine if the proposal was in compliance with the current pemiit. McMillan said only so much of the use can be discussed. Schroeder noted the meeting was also a public hearing. Hawn said the process allows for potential oversight of the activity that would be forfeited if no motion is made. Schroeder disagreed as staff has the right to oversee the conditional use.