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14INUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD APRIL 21, 1986 <br />#1020 SUB. HENN. REG. PARR DIST. continued <br />Deborah Bartels made a presentation of the proposed <br />master plan which included a 2600 s.f. "visitor center" <br />to be used for restrooms, classroom to accomodate school <br />groups and weddings, and information center. She noted <br />a few of the changes being the relocation of the <br />entrance dri• -.way, construction of a new Memorial Arhor, <br />construction of pathways through grounds, and a <br />bituminuous parking lot (with proper plantings for <br />screening per will). She noted that some grading will <br />be necessary and they will acquire the proper permits. <br />McDonald voiced some disagreement with the intent of the <br />will as it relates to the proposed pla-.s. <br />The Planning Commission questioned the need for a <br />bituminous parking* lot as opposed to the grass area. <br />Mr. Jessen stated that it is need `or maintenance <br />re—ons and to accommodate the hand. ?ped. He noted <br />-1 the overflow parking across the street will remain <br />71razs. He also noted that,, per the will, there is no <br />fee for parking or admitt. <br />In response to questions the omission, Mr. Jessen <br />stated that they are currently boc:..ed throughout the <br />summer for weddings and that the monies receivee from <br />this function is kept in a separate fund to be used to <br />maintain Noerenberg Park only. <br />Mr. & Mrs. Jack Swenson, stated they had some concerns <br />with the plans for the northern nature area which they <br />feel would result in more activity and al �-o boats <br />anchoring and comi.ng ashore which is clearly ag.,.inst the <br />--ills' intent. <br />Mx. Jessen stated t� - -hey intend to -y anc control <br />that problem, whicn , so currently exists, by using the <br />serv. ces of the Park Rangers. <br />McDonald questioned why they should develop the area <br />that is going to create problems anr: require policing, <br />again stating her feeling that t.As is not the wills' <br />intent. <br />David Fox, 1645 Bohn's Point stated that he felt <br />improving the parkins, area ,ai--a no practical purpose <br />and would simpl- invite me . oeople to Orono. <br />"-.airman Kplley read into the record 3 letter from James <br />A. Mitc'- ., 2865 North Shore Drive stating their <br />concern r.-%d recommendatior.s to maintain the "pastoral <br />setting". <br />14 <br />