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• 0 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APRIL 10, 2000 9. #2567 Walfred Properties, 2380 Shadywood Road — Commercial Site Plan Review— Continued height with a portion of it under water. The exposed portion of the wall would be 10 feet. The other would be located along the north edge of the property, and would permit pedestrian traffic from Olive Lane to County Road 19. Finally, four underlying lots would have to be combined into 1 tax parcel. There are no standards in the B -5 code as to amount of permitted signage. Staff has determined that B- 1 and B -3 district standards are suitable for the B -5 zone. This allows 1 s.f. of signage for every foot of frontage along the property line, so this property is allowed 380 s.f of signage. The proposed signage is 350 s.f. at this time. The landscaping plan has been submitted. Green space areas would be vegetated with 20 -25 trees, a row of arborvitae along the retaining wall and sidewalk, and some screening between the residential and commercial sites. The Planning Commission had an issue with the proposed pedestrian walkway. They would like to have access to the east of the building or one that is between the two properties. However, staff supported the proposed plan because it does make the connectio, eliminates the need for additional removal of green space, and least impacts the pond. Existing utilities in the proposed vacated area of Navarre Lane would have to be rerouted to allow for dredging of the expanded pond area. The relocation of utilities would be the responsibility of the applicants. Staff identified 8 issues for the Council to address: 1. Confirm acceptance of zoning amendment to allow "drug store" use in the B -5 zone as a permitted use? As a conditional use? Any specified conditions if it's a conditional use? 2. Confirmation that Council will vacate all noted portions of Navarre Lane, and rezone the appropriate portions to B -5. 3. Confirm acceptance or non - acceptance of hardcover variances. 4. Confirm acceptance or non - acceptance of 5 foot variance to allow 15 foot front setback for parking. 5. Confirm acceptance or non - acceptance of CUP for grading within 5 feet of lot lines. 6. Discuss landscape plan and define any areas where additional plantings or screening of retaining walls may be necessary. 7. Confirm acceptance or non - acceptance of trail connection proposal in light of Park Commission suggestions. 8. Other topics Council wishes to discuss. 7