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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 16,2001 <br /> (#01-2696 ABC Supply Company,Inc.,Continued) <br /> 5. Screening shall include an elevated berm with evergreen plantings on and around the <br /> berm with the intent to protect the residential properties located west of Old Crystal <br /> Bay Road, a final landscaping plan shall be submitted for review prior to the Council <br /> Action. <br /> 6. All noise generated by the operation of the business shall not exceed the allowed <br /> noise levels as set by the City of Orono Noise Ordinance. <br /> 7. Any other conditions as the Planning Commission feels necessary to protect the <br /> public safety and health from noise, smoke,toxic or noxious matter, odors,vibration <br /> and glare. <br /> Jeziorski stated that they realize additional landscaping is required and were looking for Staff and <br /> Planning Commission recommendations. <br /> Steve White, property owner, stated he was in attendance to answer any questions. There were no <br /> other public comments. <br /> Lindquist asked if the Applicant had any problems with the staff suggestions. Jeziorski replied that <br /> he didn't but had not seen the plan for the berm prior to the meeting. Lindquist expressed concern <br /> that the Applicant had not had sufficient opportunity to review the plans. Jeziorski stated that they <br /> had been considering either berming or fencing with privacy slats. <br /> Weinberger stated that there was an existing berm created approximately two years ago. The <br /> proposed plan would be an expansion of the existing berm. Hawn asked for clarification of the type <br /> of vegetation to be used on the berm. Weinberger suggested evergreens for year-round protection of <br /> the site, but other trees and shrubs could also be considered as part of the plan. <br /> Stoddard asked if there had been any input from neighboring properties. Weinberger responded that <br /> a couple anonymous calls had been received regarding idling truck noise at night. <br /> Jeziorski stated that independent truck companies make deliveries. They are requested to give a 24- <br /> hour notice but they don't always do that. Trucks could come at any hour of the night and wait for <br /> the business to open. The applicants are willing to post the property but couldn't post the road or <br /> right-of-way. Hawn asked if it was possible for the trucks to park somewhere and turn off the <br /> engine. Dahl stated there was only one fence with a gate that is locked at night. <br /> Hawn stated that the ABC business had the potential problem of idling trucks, and it would be their <br /> problem to resolve rather than the City's. <br /> Weinberger stated it was possible that delivery trucks could park off site(truck stops)or in the 100' <br /> of driveway that isn't locked, and a sign could be posted on the gate indicating no idling engines. <br /> Jeziorski stated that a truck with a diesel engine would not shut it off. <br /> White stated it may be possible to use the Drop Ship parking lot after hours. <br /> PAGE 17 <br />