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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 19, 1991 ^^^^^Mat^jsth*^oxp?a1ned^that the City owns this property, and that the well on the Ctten property and the outlet owned by the City could not hold the water tower. Chair Kelley noted that at S:12 p.tn, the City Engineer still had not arrived. It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Moos, to table application #1676 City of Oronc for property at 700 Old Crystal Bay Road North until a later date when the City Engineer can be present. Bellows reminded Kelley that there were members of the public who were there for the hearing and should be allowed to be heard. chair Kelley withdrew the motion. Peg Swanson and Neal Lawson from the Orono School District were present and wanted to know exactly where the tower was to be located, the safety aspects of the tower, and any other Information available. Mabusth explained that it is proposed at the extreme northeast corner of the City property, 50' from the 140' high, and in a heavily treed area. Access is to be through a roadway Installed by City along the east side of the property. Kelley noted there is access via the bike trail to the south. Mabusth explained it would not bo easily accessible and the area would have to bo fenced. She showed two designs being considered. Yves Roux of 2765 Fox Street asked what was the basis for the design pretoronces? Mabusth said Cook would have to respond to that quertion. Bellows pointed out the cellular antenna proposal, and suggested that be considered when picking the design. Kelley noted that he is still in favor of the well location site. Dave Gerhardson of the Orono Community Church wanted clarification of access from the church to the tower. He noted the surveying being done on the property. It was moved by Chair Kelley, seconded by Moos, to table application #1676 City of Orono for property at 700 Old Crystal Bay Road North until such time that the City Engineer can be present. Ayes 6, nays 0. V ii: