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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — AUGUST 19, 1991 <br />ZONING FILE #157d _ CONTI <br />Mabusth explained that the City owns this property, and that <br />• the well on the Otten property and the outlot owned by the City <br />could not hold the water tower. <br />Chair Kelley noted that at 8:12 p.m. the City Engineer <br />still had not arrived. <br />It was moved by Kelley, seconded by Moos, to table <br />application #1576 City of Orono for property at 700 Old Crystal <br />Bay Road North until a later date when the City Engineer can be <br />present. <br />Bellows reminded Kelley that there were members of the <br />public who were there for the hearing and should be allowed to be <br />heard. <br />Chair Kelley withdrew the motion. <br />Peg Swanson and Neal Lawson from the Orono School District <br />were present and wanted to know exactly where the tower was to be <br />located, the safety aspects of the tower, and any other <br />information available. <br />Mabusth explained that it is proposed at the extreme <br />northeast corner of the City property, 50' from the lot line, <br />140' high, and in a heavily treed area. Access is to be through <br />a roadway installed by City along the east side of the property. <br />Kelley not ed there i� access via the bike trail to the <br />,. <br />south. <br />Mabusth explained it would not be easily accessible and <br />the area would have to be fenced. She showed two designs being <br />considered. <br />Yves Rcux of 2765 Fox Street asked what was the basis for <br />the design preferences? <br />Mabusth said Cook would have to respond to that question. <br />Bellows pointed out the cellular antenna proposal, and <br />suggested that be considered when picking the design. <br />Kelley noted that he is still in favor of the well location <br />site. <br />Dave Gerhardson of the Orono Community Church wanted <br />clarification of access from the church to the tower. He noted <br />the surveying being done on the property. <br />It was moved by Chair Kelley, seconded by Moos, to table <br />•application #1675 City of Orono for property at 700 Old Crystal <br />Bay Road North until such time that the City Engineer can be <br />present. Ayes 6, nays 0. <br />