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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 15, 1996 (#9 - #2128 Orono Hockey Boosters - Continued) Peterson commented that the property being school property has a bearing on the location, and some variances will be made to allow a property to be usable to benefit the citizens Peterson said the ice arena would be for the benefit of all citizens. Zeeb asked what would happen if p.oblems occur. Peterson said the problems would be corrected. Peterson noted that the Commission has to rely on the expertise of the engineers. Zeeb asked if the City has ever changed sc many rules for one project before. Engebretson noted that the 50' setback from the residential property is being maintained, not changed. Geiry "^imm said the ice arena would affect her whole life with the wall of the building facir.i- tier home. Peterson asked the neighbors what they had thought would be erected on the property when they purchased their homes. Timm noted it does not matter that she knew an area was to be constructed on the property. Timm said the arena goes against City philosophy and feels it is a "done deal". Karin Zeeb said she was told a hockey rink would be built. Zeeb said nothing was planned for the property when he bought it. Karin Zeeb said the land should be left natural for children to play in. Roger Zeeb said an open rink or baseball field would meet approval but not a large building. Engebretson noted that the school building is larger Regarding the parking lot, Roseboom said the initial plan was for one large parking lot on the south side. It was then changed to a split lot to accommodate the wetland. The 88-90 stalls will meet a joint use w ith the high school and its parking lot to accommodate the 200 stalls required. The split will allow for more green space. Roseboom also noted that the building being pushed down into the hill will present a lower profile for a maximum 30' height. The exterior materials will present a more corporate look with the use of a Mankato Kasota Stone. The stone will be punctured for a sign on the building an-t for medallion lights. Smith asked if there were maintenance problems associated with a flat roof Roseboom said the preference would be for a pitched roof, which would have a longer guarantee. The flat roof would be given a 15 year warranty. The positive side of the flat roof is the ability to have all of the equipment stored inside. This will eliminate more noise and assist in maintenance. Karin Zeeb inquired about the venting of the equipment. Engebretson said they have requested that there be no outside venting. There will be louvers on the north and south side to vent the air conditioning but will have 12" of insulation.