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»*1NUTE8 OF THE ORONO PLAMNING 00NMI8SI0N MEETINQ HELD FEBRUARY If93 ZONING FILE 91902 - OONT. Nafutth •xplaintd tna applicant •••kt approval of a conditional uta psrnlt to parMit th# addition to tha axittinj day cars structura to allow axpanaion for tht latch kay programs. Sha notad tha church Mill continue to usa tha structura on Nadnasdays and Sundays. Sha noted sooe corrections to the plans: the School District will not construct a new perking area but will expand on the existing, and no drainage swales are proposed. All improveoients on the site meet the 50* setback frois all property lines. The City Engineer has asked for raised curbing along the north side of the parking lot. She noted there will be no change (n current drainage pattern. She reviewed the landscape plan for the property. She noted the City will reQuest an easement for the bike trail that intercedes property within 500* of the street setback area. Sha explained how the parking lot Is used for over~flow parking by the School for special events, and the Police Chief has indicated he would like the parking area expanded to 50 or 50 stall capacity. Bellows stated this project is pert of an over-all concept for tha campus ares. She agreed with the Police Chlaf that the additional perking Is an appropriate reauest. Habusth noted the Police Chief was pleased to see the addition of lighting. She explained the School will be using the some size signage as approved for the church. Lawson explained the School District feels the parking area does not need the additional parking, and notad Its activitlas will never coincide with that of the Church's. He felt the addition would not facilitate a larger congregation. He reminded them that the School District does own the SO-*-/- acres to the north and additional parking could be supplied at a later date on that property. Rowlette said sha Is concerned about the semi-circle proposed to direct traffic. She Questioned if the area will create a traffic problem. Habusth stated this design Is similar to the driveway layout used on the scnool campus and involves one way directional lanes. She would recQoxsand tho same for this site. Rowlette expressed concern about the design of the parking area. Bellows noted this is an whi'e driving. ares that you want to slow people down 1 'id