11-16-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 19, 2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. Barnhart indicated they would be unless they throw more than one foot candle at the property line. In that situation they would be considered a nuisance and would need to be addressed. Schoenzeit stated at some point any light can be a disturbance, but if the foot candle is measured at the property line, it seems reasonable and also fairly straight forward on mitigation. Barnhart stated the ardinance can always be changed, but that the Planning Commission may want to explare it further on how it impacts the neighborhood. Barnhart stated it would be difficult for Staff to enforce the lighting ordinance since Staff is not here in the summertime at night and the police would need to be involved. McGrann stated he does not know what the exact lumens should be but that he is comfortable with a baseline. Barnhart stated if the Planning Commission likes the language in the text, they can either test the luinens or forward the ordinance to the City Council. Barnhart stated he would offer the Planning Commission the opportunity to use the light meter to explare it at their convenience if they so desire. Schoenzeit stated he would suggest moving the living wall component forward and having the Planning Commission take a look at the lumens. Lemke asked whether they could do that as a group. Barnhart noted the inspection would need to be done individually since it would be considered a public hearing if they all got together at the same time. Landgraver requested the Planning Commissioners use the lighting meter on their own to get an idea of the lumens. Landgraver noted there will also be issues with commercial versus residential. Schoenzeit moved, McGrann seconded,to recommend on Application No. 15-3784, City of Orono, Text Amendment to 78-1,Definitions and Lake Yard Landscaping,Residential Lighting, and Page 42 of 44