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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October June 25, 2001 • (Baywind Church, Continued) 6. The entry in B -4 shall be termed "Religious Institutions and Facilities" rather than "Churches. Gaffron noted the Planning Commission did not want to deviate from the 10 foot side or rear yard setback just for churches in the B -4 District, but recommended that the City Council consider changing the standard for all B -4 parking, and perhaps for all church parking to 25 feet where it abuts residential zones. The Planning Commission suggested that the standard of four seats per parking space might be outdated and deserves further research. Mayor Peterson inquired whether the Council was okay with performance standard number one requiring all buildings to meet a setback of 50 feet from lot lines abutting a residentially zoned property. It was the consensus of the City Council that performance standard number one was appropriate. Sansevere stated he does have some concerns relating to the parking. Sansevere inquired whether a trail could perhaps be constructed from the bank to the church in an effort to avoid the need to cross County Road 19. Wells pointed out that it would be difficult to maintain a trail in the wintertime. • Sansevere commented he is attempting to look at options to avoid crossing County Road 19. Mayor Peterson stated they could also park in the area of the Navarre Park. Flint inquired whether the City of Orono currently maintains any of its trails during the wintertime. Gappa stated they maintain the sidewalks in Navarre but not the trails. Gappa stated they could perhaps utilize the City's sweeper to help with snow removal. Nygard stated if the police chief is in agreement with crossing County Road 19, he would not be opposed to it. White indicated he also is not opposed to crossing County Road 19 since the majority of the parking would be available on site and since traffic tends to be less on Sundays than the rest of the week. White stated the City Council does have the option to review the parking situation in the future if it is deemed necessary. Mayor Peterson stated she also is not opposed to allowing parking across County Road 19. Peterson inquired how the City Council felt regarding performance standard #3 relating to access. It was the consensus of the City Council that performance standard #3 is appropriate. Smith stated as it relates to the parking setback of 10 feet versus 25 feet, the Planning Commission was hesitant to place a different standard regarding parking for churches located in the B-4 District PAGE 4