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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 /> Item#8, the retaining walls on the west side would consist likely of one 6' high modular <br /> block wall. Revering added that the landscaping would potentially be made up of vines to <br /> screen the walls, since there is little space for shrubs or bushes in the landscaping. <br /> Gaffron inquired whether an emergency access between the site and the adjoining Orono <br /> Shopping Center would be acceptable with Ravia. <br /> Revering agreed an emergency access should be available, at a minimum. <br /> Gaffron and Revering concurred that pedestrian space would be easy to accommodate. <br /> Revering indicated that they would be moving certain trees to fill in the gaps between the <br /> development and the Sugarwoods properties. <br /> Gaffron noted that during the next phase, Wally Case,the City's consultant, would review <br /> the landscaping plan, and make a recommendation which would include a fairly dense <br /> buffer. Gaffron also suggested the developer assist the neighbor in filling in the old <br /> driveway access area from Sugarwoods. <br /> Revering indicated they would be happy to do so. <br /> Regarding item#14, Revering indicated that the trash enclosure would be made of the <br /> same material. <br /> Karlson explained that each unit would display an individually engraved nameplate,with <br /> an overall office park sign near the entrance. <br /> Gaffron suggested that they ensure the office park sign meets all of the setbacks and does <br /> not cause negative visual impacts from Highway 12. He noted that the base would be made <br /> of similar brick matching the building and illuminated from within. <br /> Hawn asked if the representatives had held additional meetings with the neighbors. <br /> Gaffron stated that no new comments had been received since the last meeting. <br /> Marilyn Mileusnic, 2110 Sugarwoods Drive, stated that, while she was pleased to see that <br /> they had downsized the development, she believed that it was still too much for the site. <br /> She indicated that she would be interested in seeing the hardcover percentages versus the <br /> greenspace. <br /> Karlson stated that they had done their best to add greenspace between the center by <br /> adding Colorado spruce to block the parking from view. <br /> PAGE 20 of 39 <br />