03/15/1993 Planning Commission Minutes

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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 15, 1993 REPORT - CONT. Bellows reported the School District was granted a conditional use permit for the expansion of the day care facility for uses permitted under the State Statute. She stated the Woodhill application was approved, but their recommendation was modified to Include a parking apron and not requiring the road to be widened after the curve going northward. Jabbour suggested the Planning Commission begin to review the cul- de -sac design standards. Bellows noted that Jabbour has requested staff provide the Council with a status sheet and felt that may be helpful to the Planning Commission also. Goetten asked that the Council liaison provide them with a report similar to that provided by Bellows this evening. She reported they Intend to invite the DNR to their April 7th meeting to discuss the Maxwell Bay access issue. ($10) OTHER ISSUES Bellows reported a Committee of OBA members and citizens has been established to review possible sites for baseball fields. She has requested that a Commission member be appointed to that Committee. Peterson asked if a Park Commission member would also be asked to be on the Committee. Goetten noted the composition of the Committee is up to them, but she has suggested it encompass all within the Orono School District. Peterson noted the in- fighting between the OBA Board and the Little League. Bellows stated regardless of such, she felt they ought to help facilitate a solution as the need will remain. Jabbour noted at the last Council meeting, Council encouraged all parties work together toward a solution. Callahan stated the Park Commission has reviewed the problem and he felt that is as much official Input as is needed. He cautioned the members not to find their position in contrast to that of the Council. He suggested the until the Council requests participation on the Committee, the Planning Commission avoid the Committee meetings. 11