04-17-2000 Planning Commission Minutes

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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 • (#2567 Walfred Properties, Continued) between either a driving lane and a series of parking stalls or between two series of parking stalls, which is not an attractive nor safe location for a trail. Gaffron stated he would prefer to see the trail along the northwest edge or along the edge of the parking lot to alleviate safety concerns. Gaffron acknowledged children in the area may attempt to take a shortcut across the parking lot, which could be eliminated in some fashion. Berg stated she is not in favor of the location of the trail proposed by the Park Commission since in her view it is not the best spot for the trail. Hawn inquired whether there was sufficient room for semi-trucks to exit and access this property. Reinen stated the trucks would be going counter-clockwise and should have plenty of room to maneuver. Hawn noted the Planning Commission has already voted on the inclusion of the drugstore use in the B-5 District, and inquired whether another vote on that issue would be necessary. Weinberger stated City Staff would like the Planning Commission to revote on that matter since a revised plan has been submitted. Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded,to recommend approval of Application #2567,Walfred Properties, 2380 and 2364 Shadywood Road, 3326 Navarre Lane, and address unassigned • (17-117-23 44 0078),for a commercial site plan review for construction of a Snyder's Drugstore on the Grace Baptist Church site in Navarre, with the following conditions: 1. The proposed structure will be a one-story building; 2. The total parking for the facility will be limited to 60 parking spaces; 3. The trail access will be on the northeast side of the property; 4. The setback along Shadywood Road will be 20 feet; 5. Drugstore use will be a permitted use within the B-5 District; 6. Developer is to take the appropriate steps to make the other trail on the south side inaccessible; 7. Ponding on the property needs to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer; 8. Vacation of easements for Navarre Lane; 9. Rezoning of the portion of Navarre Lane which includes the pond to B-5; 10. Lighting, signage, and landscaping plans need to be reviewed and approved by City Engineer; 11. Relocation of utilities subject to review and approval by City Engineer; 12. Developer obtains a signoff from the Homeowner's Association. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. Stoddard stated he would like the City Council to address the location of the trail. Stoddard indicated in his view one square foot of signage per square foot of frontage was too intensive for this area and needs to be further reviewed by the City Council. • (Recess taken from 9:03 p.m. -9:10 p.m.) Page 16