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MINXfTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 15, 19% (#9 - #2128 Orono Hockey Boosters - Continued) It was noted that a bike/ltike trail w ill be installed alomi the east side of Old Cry stal Bay Road Karin Zeeb asked if an env ironmental impact statement was done It was noted that this was not required Zeeb said the MPCA said one could be requested to monitor noise and pollution and could cause a 2-3 month delay Engebretson noted that timing of the project was critical. Peterson asked about signage. Roseboom said there would be no monolithic free-standing signage but a 4 ’ window on the facade with the words, "Orono Ice Arena", imprinted in the precast concrete on the north side It was noted that the application does not propose any signage, which needs to be part of the package Engebretson said the administration, campus-wide, has no signage. He was informed that the community would need directions into the facility Engebretson said the school intends on having a program-sty le plan and coordinate this signage with the ice arena in order to use the same design. Lighting of the facility was discussed Roseboom said there will be four 25-30' lights designed not to impact the residential area by being shielded downward. It was noted tha* the lighting must meet City code Karin Zeeb questioned the inability of high school children to walk across campus when the nearby day care walks across the street Pet'said there is a safety issue on Old Crv'stal Bay Road. Zeeb asked to be on record the arena will be a "disaster waiting to happen" Timm asked why any variance; w jld be allowed. She was informed that there were two variances being requested an< conditional use permit Peterson noted that the Planning Commission would make a recommendation to the Council Any legally binding decisions are only made by the Council The conditional use permit allows the ice arena use as being an appropriate use for the school campus Peterson review ed the application He noted in addition to approval of variances and CUP, the sewer issue m.ist be resolved and the lease it« p! tee with adequate funds raised. A light plan will be reviewed with the City Engineer It has been determined that the ventilation equipment being located inside the building as being the best location. The County will be involved with the tralTic issues The Engineer must approve any drainage plans, and »he site must maintain stomi water mnotT The applicant will work with Staff on the landscaping plan Peterson noted that the roof height of 30’ does not exceed that allow ed in residential zoninc and is of a non-intrusive desiun