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MEsTJTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON APRIL 15, 1996 <br />(p9 - ^^2128 Orono Hockey Boosters - Continued) <br />It was noted that a bike/Iiike trail will be installed along the east side of Old Crystal Bay <br />RoaJ. <br />Karin Zeeb asked if an enyironment?' impact statement was done It w as noted that this <br />was not recjuired Zeeb said the \IPCA said one could be requested to monitor noise and <br />pollution and could cause a 2-3 month delay Engebretson noted that timing of the project <br />was critical. <br />Pet-rson asked about signage Roseboom said there would be no monolithic free-standing <br />signage but a 4* window on the fat«Je with the words, "Orono Ice Arena", imprinted in <br />the precast concrete on the north side. It was noted that the application does not propose <br />any signage, which needs to be pan of the package Engebretson said the administration, <br />campus-wide, has no signage. He was informed that the community would need <br />directions into the facility. Engebretson said the school intends on having a program-style <br />plan and coordinate this signage with the ice arena in order to use the same design. <br />Lighting of the facility was discussed. Roseboom said there w ill be four 25-30' lights <br />designed not to impact the residential area by being shielded downward It was noted that <br />the lighting must meet City code <br />Karin Zeeb questioned the inability of high school children to walk across <'amnus w hen <br />the nearby day care walks across the street Pt.erson said there is a safety issue on Old <br />Crystal Bay Road Zeeb asked to be on record that the arena will be a "disaster waiting to <br />happen". <br />Timm asked why any variances would be allowed. She was informed that there were two <br />variances being requested and a conditional use permit Peterson noted that the Planning <br />Commission would make a recommendation to the Council Any legally binding decisions <br />are only made by the Council. The conditional use permit allows the ice arena use as <br />being an appropriate use for the school campus. <br />Peterson reviewed the application He noted in addition to approval of variances and <br />CUP, the sewer issue must be resolved and the lease in place with adequate funds raised <br />A light plan will be re\ ievved with the City Engineer It has been determined that the <br />ventilation equipment being located inside the building as being the best location. The <br />County will be involved with f.h^. trafTc issues The Engineer must approve any drainage <br />plans, and the site must maintain stom: water runoff The applicant will work with Staff <br />on the landscaping plan Petersou no^ed thot the roof height of 30’ does not exceed that <br />allowed in residential zoning and is of a non-intrusive design.