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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 21, 2015 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> staffing and procedural options that are also being put into place that will help control the noise in <br /> addition to the soundproofing of the structure itself. <br /> Berg asked if there will be screening around tbe outside area that will also have some type of sound <br /> abatement. Berg stated if someone is walking down the street, a dog is going to bark, and if there are ten <br /> dogs out there, they could all be barking at the same time. <br /> Parsons stated the fenced area will be a privacy fence. Parsons stated basically the fence will be a white <br /> vinyl6-foot high fence and will extend all the way to the ground. Parsons stated the fence will also help <br /> to mitigate sound and keep it in that area for the most part. <br /> Lemke asked if the main noise generation on the inside will be from the play area or if it will be <br /> consistent throughout the whole buildin�. <br /> Parsons stated he placed it there because he was attempting to put the dog as close to the neighbor as <br /> possible. Parsons stated between that wall and the area to the east is actually the lando��ner's personal <br /> space so a dog cannot get any closer. <br /> Lemke asked if some of the interiar spaces could be re-ariented closer to the street. Lemke stated the <br /> presidential dog suite would likely be quieter than the indoor play area. <br /> Parsons stated from strictly a sound perspective, an argument could be made that a presidential dog suite <br /> would be quieter,but there would still be the potential for that dog to bark as well. <br /> Leskinen asked how long the dogs will be outside to play. <br /> Barnhart stated the Planning Commission should have a breakdown of the dogs' rotation in their packet. <br /> Landgraver stated a lot of technology and thought has been put into the building but the main area of <br /> concern is the outdoor play area and relief area. Landgraver stated putting the relief area on Shoreline <br /> Drive puts it closer to the neighbors across the street but that they are used to traffic noise. Landgaver <br /> stated that area could be a potential alternative and would move the public noise generation to a less <br /> impactful area. <br /> Leskinen stated on a whole it is a great plan and very well thought out by the owners who are willing to <br /> go the extra mile. Leskinen stated the noise appears to be the main issue. <br /> Thiesse stated the last time the Commission discussed this property, the applicants had all deliveries <br /> going to the parking lot and that there was a concern raised about drop-offs at the corner of the street. <br /> Thiesse stated in his view all these dogs will be dropped off at the corner and that it is doubtful they will <br /> drive into the parking lot and then walk to the reception area. <br /> Lemke noted the reception area will be located in that area. <br /> Landgraver stated no parking signs could be posted on Blaine if they are not there already. <br /> Berg stated she likes the idea of having green space on County Road 15. <br /> Page 26 of 46 <br />