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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, October 20, 2003 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#6) #03-2923 STEVAN WAGNER, 3607 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued <br /> 6. Is the vertical wood siding as proposed an appropriate exterior wall finish for a <br /> commercial building? <br /> 7. Should the pole sign be relocated to a conforming location? <br /> 8. Will there be tenants in the other building on the property? How will that use impact <br /> the site? <br /> 9. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Foth indicated that it would be staffs recommendation: <br /> 1. To approve the sign variance. <br /> 2. Planning Commission should advise staff and the applicant regarding issues which the <br /> applicant should address regarding the commercial site. <br /> Mr. Wagner stated that it was his intent to beautify the existing site and sign. He indicated <br /> that he has proposed a north woods feel for his improvements which would improve the <br /> views from County Road 15 dramatically. In addition, he noted that he has attempted to <br /> further screen the storage area. <br /> Chair Smith asked what the building nearest County Road 15 is used for and whether the <br /> proposed additions were simply to move the business around. <br /> Wagner replied that the building currently houses two offices, the one upstairs occupied by <br /> an interior designer. He maintained that it was his goal to better manage his current <br /> business versus increase or grow his business further. <br /> Chair Smith questioned whether the circle drive is effective. <br /> Wagner stated that the circle drive allows his customers to maneuver one way in and out of <br /> his business easier, especially with big equipment. <br /> Hawn acknowledged that the site offered unique challenges of its own, along County Road <br /> 15, the edge of a marsh, etc. She voiced her concern that propane tanks were left near the <br /> marsh which could potentially leak into the wetland. She asked whether gas or oil tanks <br /> must be kept on concrete pads. <br /> Page 9 of 29 <br />