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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 22,2002 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#02-2743 Thomas J.Dunsmore,Continued) <br /> commercial developments. Weinberger stated without a PUD ordinance,the proposed development <br /> could not happen with separate lots for each office building. <br /> Dunsmore stated he has done some other properties that are adjacent to residential, and in his opinion <br /> this type of development is a great transition from residential to commercial. Dunsmore stated they are <br /> very conscious in providing adequate screening between the residential and the office buildings and in <br /> trying to limit the amount of hardcover. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Berg inquired what the maximum number of residential lots would be allowed on this property. Berg <br /> indicated it was her recollection it would be two twin homes consisting of four units. <br /> Weinberger stated he is unsure of the number. <br /> Kluth stated he is unclear regarding the drainage in this area. Kluth expressed a concern the pond would <br /> not be able to adequately handle the runoff from the parking lot and buildings. <br /> Mabusth commented that was also her concern. <br /> Dunsmore stated they are willing to look at that issue more closely. <br /> Berg indicated this is an area that does experience drainage problems currently, and with this type of <br /> massing, the runoff would become a bigger issue. Berg questioned why so many buildings were being <br /> proposed for this property. <br /> Dunsmore stated they are considering reversing the drainage so it does not go towards Kelley. <br /> Dunsmore indicated he would need to have his engineers address that issue and ensure that the water <br /> runoff goes in the opposite direction from Kelley. Dunsmore stated from an aesthetic point of view, <br /> they have tried to create the atmosphere that this is private little community. <br /> Berg inquired whether from an economical standpoint it is necessary to have nine buildings. <br /> Dunsmore stated at this time it is. <br /> Kluth stated there are two major issues,the PUD,the rezoning, and whether this plan fits this property. <br /> Kluth stated those would need to be addressed together. <br /> Dunsmore stated they have encountered the need for a PUD in every other city they have had a project <br /> in,noting that this is a unique product that does not currently exist out in the market,with most cities <br /> not having developed the zoning ordinance that encompasses that. Dunsmore stated a PUD has been <br /> very effective because it gives the city a lot of latitude. <br /> Kluth inquired why this has been designed as separate buildings rather than one larger office building. <br /> PAGE 25 <br />