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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 19, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#5 #03-2889 RAVIA REAL ESTATE, LLC, Continued) <br /> -building design, facade materials, etc. <br /> - any specific concerns regarding lighting or signage <br /> b) Methods to reduce visual impact to neighbors or to public <br /> c) Landscaping, screening needs <br /> d) Engineering concerns per Kellogg letter <br /> e) Parking capacity, whether basis for proposal is acceptable <br /> f) Pedestrian access, walkways <br /> g) Future road connection to the northwest and Outlot D; or to Orono Shopping <br /> Center site <br /> h) Any concerns about the revised proposal to provide a mix of owned and leased <br /> units <br /> i) Any other topics of importance <br /> Any recommendation for site plan approval should also include vacation of utility <br /> easements as required. <br /> Revering stated that, in response to the neighbors, Ravia deleted two units from the <br /> proposal. He indicated that they would be submitting grading plans to Greg Gappa and the <br /> City Engineer for review and was comfortable that they would be able to come to an <br /> agreement. <br /> Chair Smith felt that the intensity and character were good, as well as, the limits set on the <br /> retail use. She believed the parking situation was a definite improvement. <br /> Gaffron asked if 20%was too high a percentage for retail use and whether there was much <br /> retail located in their other locations. He suggested the retail use be defined as an ancillary <br /> use not to exceed 10% of the space. <br /> With regard to the issues for discussion, item#6, the City Engineer's concerns, Revering <br /> was confident that the concerns could readily be addressed and submitted to Bonestroo. He <br /> stated that he had discussed the capacity of the pipe with Greg Gappa and they were both <br /> comfortable using it. <br /> Gaffron found that acceptable. <br /> PAGE 19 of 39 <br />