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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Wednesday,July 17, 2002 <br /> 5:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#2) #02-2789 DAHLSTROM DEVELOPMENT LLC, Continued <br /> would rather not have the City determine the details of how wide the units should be, or take a <br /> certain number of units off an end, when she can work within parameters set by the City to <br /> achieve the desired setback goal. <br /> Smith felt she would be more comfortable giving the applicant that direction. Her thought was, <br /> if they could figure out a way to keep it tiered and still achieve setback, she thought that would <br /> be acceptable with everyone. <br /> Rahn stated that the removal of four more units made the most sense. <br /> Mabusth asked the applicant if they felt they could do all that they've discussed with the berm <br /> and wall using an 80' setback. <br /> Johnston insisted that simply removing units would not necessarily solve some of the problems. <br /> In fact, he believed less costly solutions could be accomplished without the removal of additional <br /> units. <br /> Smith asked how many feet could be lost to make a difference. <br /> Krall stated that mass or height has a greater impact than moving the structure back 10'. She <br /> suggested that the roofline be designed to deflect sound. <br /> Berg maintained that sound or noise was not her only issue and that she was more concerned <br /> with obtaining setback. To her an 8' wall wasn't of interest. <br /> Hawn disagreed, stating that an 8' wall could be appropriate. <br /> Smith reminded the Commission that the applicant was looking for direction with regard to <br /> setback to the lot line only. <br /> Rahn stated that a 30' setback for parking and an 80' setback for the lofts were what they would <br /> like to achieve. <br /> Mabusth stated that as a group, the Commission is aware that they have a public works facility <br /> currently located very close to where a proposed loft unit will be and were worried about the <br /> complaints regarding lights and noise coming from public works. She continued that it is <br /> important that the applicant know that whatever they are proposing with regard to landscaping, <br /> they have to do on their side and the City should not be brought into trying to solve those issues. <br /> Smith clarified for the applicant, that the City would like at least 10', or better yet 20', additional <br /> setback. <br /> PAGE 10 OF 22 <br />