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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 said she was not encouraged that there would be any beautification plans occurring without special financing available. Janet Simons reported that O'Sullivan, Rick Bloomquist of Rick’s Super Valu, and herself got together and purchased holiday banners prior to getting any support from others in the area. They then sent out mailings and raised several thousand dollars. Simons said this shows an commitment by the business owners and their support She noted that such initiatives does get the ball rolling towards improvements in the area. Peterson moved, Berg seconded, to approve the rezoning of the property at 2380 Shadywood Road to B-5 as stated with the condition that the B-5 uses be amended to delete tobacco shops under permitted uses and kennels, home and garden rental, and off- street parking under conditional uses. Gaffron asked to look at the B-5 areas. This includes a strip mall where a Dairy Queen, a vet clinic, and Lowells Auto Parts; an office building; and B-5 to the west with a furniture store and a service station. With only those B-5 districts, Gaffron said the amendment to the B-5 would not adversely affect those businesses already in place which was a concern to him. He asked that off-street parking be defined as there is a need for parking in the B- 5 but withm the primary use Suggestions were of no unauthorized parking and no ”for sale" parking allowed. Peterson said he feared Lord Fletchers would use the lot for parking on weekends creating more traffic to the area wWch Peterson would like to keep down. Gaffron recommended that the Commission direct Staff to make the B-5 application as it stands separate to the application. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. The rezoning issue will be before the Council at the meeting of August 26, 1996. 1