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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Wednesday,January 17, 2001 <br /> (#2638 Zoning Code Amendment, Continued) <br /> Mabusth inquired whether there were any other zoning districts that should be reviewed in order <br /> to upgrade the landscaping requirements in addition to the B-6 district. <br /> Gaffron stated all the zoning districts could be reviewed in that regard. Gaffron stated that is an <br /> issue that Staff should probably look at in the near future. <br /> Bellows suggested that the City require some bigger tree sizes. <br /> Kluth stated it was his understanding these standards are similar to the surrounding communities. <br /> Gaffron stated one reason why cities typically require smaller tree sizes is due to the fact that <br /> smaller trees and bushes tend to thrive sooner than larger ones. <br /> Bellows commented that some communities do a mix of both large and small trees based on a <br /> certain percentage, and that perhaps the City may want to consider looking at that issue in the <br /> future. <br /> Gaffron stated Staff will review this amendment periodically to see whether any revisions <br /> are appropriate. <br /> Kluth moved, Berg seconded,to recommend Approval of Application #2638, Zoning Code <br /> Amendment, Orono Municipal Zoning Code, Section 10.45 (B-6 District), with the <br /> understanding the revision to the B-6 list of allowed uses to include clinics will be acted on <br /> separately following a separate public hearing. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> (#6) #2639 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT, ORONO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE, <br /> SECTION 10.52, 7:04 p.m.— 7:08 p.m. <br /> The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. <br /> Gaffron stated this zoning code amendment is necessary to add the RPUD to the list of <br /> available zoning districts under Section 10.52. Section 10.52 is the section relating to Special <br /> Requirements for Rezoning in the Highway 12 Corridor Study Area. Gaffron stated the study area <br /> carries through with the City's 2000-2020 Comprehensive Plan, with Subdivision 5 relating to <br /> available zoning districts that could be developed within the Highway 12 corridor. Gaffron stated <br /> the Highway 12 corridor study area allows rezoning to the B-6 Highway Commercial District;the <br /> PRD, Planned Residential Development;the R-1A, One Family Residential District; R-1B, One <br /> Family Residential District; and M-6, Multiple Family Planning Residential District. <br /> Gaffron recommended adding the RPUD District to the list of available zoning districts. <br /> Bellows inquired whether this area backs up to the new Highway 12 corridor. <br /> Gaffron stated the Highway 12 corridor includes all of Orono's Industrial Park and includes <br /> properties that abut Highway 12 along the north side of the highway from Brown Road to Old <br /> Crystal Bay Road. and includes some other individual properties. <br /> PAGE 6 <br />