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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 23.1998 (#2439 Service 800, Inc., continued) Gaffron remarked that Olten Brothers operates under a PUD. Kelley commented that he does not have a problem with the proposed use but has a concern about what the building will be used for in the future. Flint inquired what this project will do to the service road to the north. Mayor Jabbour stated the service road will be used by a limited number of people. Gaffron stated the service road was originally designed when the Highway 12 corridor was undetermined, and the recommendation was to have it as an urban corridor to service various areas. Peterson indicated she was in favor of the project, but raised a concern regarding snow removal. Gaffron indicated that the snow will need to be moved off site. Mayor Jabbour inquired whether the Applicant would like to see this site changed to a B-4 District. Bredeson stated if the City Council would like to change the specifications so retail would net be allowed In the future at this site, that would be fine with her. Bredeson stated in her view she does not feel this building will lend itself well to a retail use. Gaffron indicated a B-4 District would involve municipal buildings, banks, insurance offices, nursing homes, hospitals, research centers, libraries, first-class restaurants, noting that retail is not a permitted use. Radloff stated it was their intent to design a building with zero variances, and was later informed about the 15% lot coverage limit after the building had been designed and the possible existence of the road in the back. Mayor Jabbour indicated the right to have retail at this location still remains, and directed City Staff to explore the pros and cons of rezoning this property. Jabbour commented that he does not want to make that a condition of approval. Van Zomeren stated that a zoning amendment needs to be noticed. Gaffron noted that the Building Code does not require that the utility lines be buried. Mayor Jabbour commented that it might place an unnecessary burden on the Applicant if the utility lines were required to be buried, and suggested that the Applicant contact NSP to see if they would be willing to bury the utility lines. Gaffron remarked that the Applicant must coniply with 15 or 20 conditions before a building permit will be issued, noting that the Applicant will not need to appear again before the City Council should they approve the application tonight Moorse commented that the City Council may want to consider what building material they would like to see for any new future developments along Highway 12 as that will have the most impact as far as appearance. Mayor Jabbour suggested the application be approved subject to final review and approval by City Staff. Bredeson indicated they are very willing to work with City Staff on this application. Page 20