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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 20, 2000 <br /> (#2640/2641 ORONO AMBAR,Continued) <br /> with the adjoining residential area. <br /> Dunbar stated as it relates to the senior housing facility,they have reduced the number of <br /> outdoor parking stalls to 50 and are considering the possibility of increasing the indoor parking <br /> to 84 spaces. Dunbar noted they are looking at Staff's concerns and are attempting to address <br /> those. Dunbar stated they could also remove the tower incorporated into the senior housing <br /> facility. <br /> Dunbar indicated they will need to discuss with the City Council any financing that could be <br /> made available on this project. Dunbar noted a non-profit organization would own this facility <br /> once constructed, with the mission of the non-profit to provide moderately priced senior <br /> housing, which is somewhat dependent on the amount of financing provided by the City. <br /> Evelyn Schommer, 2106 Suganvood Drive, inquired whether any family members would be <br /> able to reside with the senior residents. <br /> Dunbar stated under state law they are not permitted to have family members live in the senior <br /> housing facility unless they are married. <br /> Schommer inquired whether there would be balconies on the building and what they would be <br /> used for. <br /> Dunbar stated they are planning balconies on the facility, which will be used for sitting. Dunbar <br /> indicated there will be no electrical outlets located on the outside of the building for the decks. <br /> A resident in the audience inquired about the lighting and air-conditioning of the building. <br /> Dunbar stated there will be air-conditioning units available in each individual unit. <br /> Gaffron noted the City will require recessed outdoor lighting. <br /> Dunbar stated they need to construct a 70 unit facility in order to help keep the rent increases <br /> to a minimum. <br /> Karl Berg, 2112, Sugarwood Drive, commented he has a number of issues he would like to <br /> see addressed. Berg stated he would like to see the service road pass in front of the property. <br /> Berg inquired about the height of the building and lighting at night. Berg commented in his view <br /> the senior housing development would make a good neighbor, with the concept plan being more <br /> positive than negative. <br /> Gaffron indicated the City could incorporate a height restriction for this zoning district if they <br /> should elect to do so. <br /> Schommer commented the neighbors would like to be kept updated on the progress of this <br /> project. <br /> PAGE 27 <br />