06/15/1992 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 15, 1992 ZONING FILE #1738 - CONT. Mrs. Erickson, 2500 Sixth Avenue North, said she is not opposed to the facility, but merely to the site. Conn i e Le i n stated she i s not opposed to the fac i 1 1 ty be i ng I ocated within the vicinity of the school. She noted they purchased their home because of Orono's strict zoning requirements. She hoped the Planning Commission would vote to preserve the rural nature of the area. Tom Carroll said he thought the idea of placing the arena next to City Hail is a great idea. Erickson noted that the parking lot probably would not be filled to capacity all the time. He stated they had reviewed other sites, but the School District expressed their desire to locate the facility at this site. He said that parcels along Highway 12 were too expensive. Neil Lawson, Assistant Superintendent of the Orono School District, explained that the land was purchased for expansion of the school. • The master plan indicated an excess of 12 acres to the north. The Hockey Association approached the School District with the proposal and the School Board requested the Hockey Association to approach surrounding communities with the proposal. The Board decided to consider an option for the group, but will in no way make any arrangements that will detract from the primary use for the property. • Bellows asked the size of the proposed elementary school. Lawson stated approximately 700 to 800 students. Rowlette asked if there would be sufficient land at the northeast corner. Erickson stated the parcel is bisected by the ravine and there would be additional costs involved with construction. Bellows asked if the School District would consider a joint use of the fire lane around the proposed elementary school to allow access to the arena. Lawson explained that they do not want children to cross a road to get to the play area. 0