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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> SEPTEMBER 18,2000 <br /> • (#2626 Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Continued) <br /> see sufficient screening along the property line. Wehr stated she will be able to see a significant <br /> portion of the building, and requested that bigger trees be planted to help screen the facility. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the landscaping and lighting plans could be made available for review <br /> by the neighbors. Hawn suggested a meeting with the adjoining property owners be held in order <br /> to discuss their concerns. <br /> Oslund stated they will have fencing erected during the construction phase. Oslund stated they <br /> are aware of the children in the area and will be taking appropriate safety measures to protect <br /> them. <br /> A resident on French Creek requested that the neighbors also be notified when the asbestos is <br /> to be removed. <br /> Oslund stated normally when asbestos is removed,the building is sealed off and should not have <br /> any impact on the neighboring properties. <br /> Dayton stated due to the fact the money for this project is being donated,they are not able to <br /> guarantee the number of trees to be planted. <br /> Stoddard stated a landscaping plan has been submitted, with the City requiring that the <br /> Applicant follow the approved plan. Stoddard noted strict restrictions are in place regarding the <br /> • removal of asbestos, and requested that this facility be classified as a school. <br /> Steve Kennedy, Creek Drive, stated he is in support of the project, but would like to see <br /> Y� pp p J <br /> traffic exit further to the east away from French Creek Drive. <br /> Gaffron stated because the existing building will still be there during construction, all traffic <br /> will be diverted to the left side of the building. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the road could be moved slightly to the east. <br /> Dayton stated they have discussed this issue with the residents of French Creek, but feel this <br /> location is the best to serve the needs of the construction vehicles due to its straighter <br /> alignment. <br /> Hawn moved, Smith seconded,to recommend approval of Application#2616,Minnetonka <br /> Center for the Arts, 2240 North Shore Drive, subject to the submittal by the Applicant of <br /> detailed landscaping plan, drainage/grading plan,lighting plan, and provisions for <br /> screening of dumpsters and fencing during construction, and further subject to the <br /> other conditions outlined in the September 15,2000 Planner's Report,with the <br /> understanding the signage will be reduced in order to comply with Orono's signage <br /> Ordinance. The Applicant is also advised that bituminous blacktop is being recommended <br /> for the parking area and that advance notice must be given to the adjacent property owners <br /> regarding asbestos removal,with the facility being classified as a school regarding the <br /> removal of the asbestos. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 1, Nygard Opposed. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 15 <br />