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Zoning File #2103 January 11, 1996 Page 4 Access/Parking The engineer approves the two access locations but note that the pi,< icing lot provides only a 130 spaces. Refer to Exhibit L-6, Section 10.61, page 386, the engineer is using subsection e. churches, auditoriums requiring at least 1 parking space for each 4 seats based on the design capacity of the main assembly hall. The ice arena seating capacity is proposed at 800. Planning Commission members may wish to review this section to determine if there is another use that may be more compatible such as an athletic field which would require 1 parking space for each 6 seats of design ctqjacity (133 stalls required). In any case, the ^plicant plans to share parking facilities with the School District. The engineer goes on to further suggest that if existing school parking is to be credited that a paved trail or drive be constructed from the school driveway to the arena parking lot. This may be difficult as the current open space area to the south of the parking lot is a heavy used practice football and soccer field area. The engineer recommends that the parking lot be paved with concrete curb and gutter. Driving lanes within the parking lot should have a 9 ton pavement section to be used by buses and delivery trucks. Easements Engineer's report requests easements along lot lines and over drainage facilities. As we are not dealing with a subdivision, the City has no authority to ask for standard drainage and utility easements along lot lines. The City shall ask for a drainage/protective easement over the retention pond. The engineer suggests that the County/DOT review the plan so the County can persuade applicant to grant easements along north lot line but applicant is seeking no access on to the County Road. Landscaping/T rails The engineer has raised the issue of installing a berm with additional screening along the west lot line where structure may impact existing residential. The owner of this property was fully aware that the site to the immediate east of their property was a potential site for an enclosed ice arena. In fact, plans were provided to the Veterans Administration, the agent in the sale of the property. Plans were made available to any potential buyer of the property. There is a row of mature evergreen trees along the west boundary that appear to be located within the residential property. Review CMP 8-10, Comp Plan recommends that the City consider trails or pathways for this type of use. The engineer ’s report notes that we already have the bike trail along the east side of Old Crystal Bay Road and the north side of County Road 6. Members should be aware that Mark Engebretson of the Orono Hockey Association is presenting the ice arena proposal to the