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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION^^ . . <br />MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 <br />j <br />Peterson noted that he has seen only 2 applications in 5 years for this property in hs <br />zoning as residential adding that this developer was the first person to come forward <br />asking to change the zoning <br />Stoddard commented on a concept brought forward last month of a Navarre beautification <br />program, w hich would be different than that of long term zoning. He noted the last study <br />was done in the 1980’s and the determination made that involvement from the business <br />owners would be necessary to accomplish anything Stoddard said he lives close to the <br />area, attended the public meeting hearing favorable comments towards the proposal, and is <br />open to reviewing the permitted use <br />Peterson said he sees the development as a catalyst for redevelopment of the Navarre area. <br />Berg said the development is long over due and lends itself to setting a standard of what <br />can be done in the area She also lives in the area and noted its need for improvement. <br />Lindquist said the property was troubled with the church sitting there, and with the <br />application in front of the Commission, he saw the need to deal with it at this ume. <br />Smith asked O'Sullivan what kind of energy was in the area regarding redevelopment, <br />noting the need for flinding, and whether a revitalization of the area was realistic. <br />O'Sullivan said he couldn’t speak for others but saw improvements made in businesses <br />cause other businesses to get involved or become lost. O'Sullivan said it was a matter of <br />individuals parting with funds He noted Berg's involvement in redevelopment projects <br />The need for special financing and problems with absentee landlords were noted. Smith <br />8