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• MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 18,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3080 Interspace-West,Inc., Continued) <br /> that if a lot of dirt is removed from this site,the residential area would be more exposed to Highway 12. <br /> Ricks requested the natural height of the hilltop be maintained to keep the differentiation between the <br /> residential neighborhood and the commercial development. <br /> Rahn inquired what alterations would be made along the property line. <br /> Dan Larson stated the highest point on the property is 1024', with the first floor elevations of the two <br /> northern units being 1019' and 1020'. Larson stated there would be two stories on top of that, which <br /> should obstruct the sight lines to Highway 12. <br /> Mrs. Carlson indicated each floor from floor to ceiling is 10' 7",with the walkout level being below the <br /> berm. Carlson stated the berm would come to approximately mid point on the first main level,with the <br /> rest of the building being approximately 15 feet above the top level of the berm. Carlson stated the trees <br /> would create a barrier between the residential neighborhood and the buildings. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the applicants have had time to address the issues raised in Staff's report. <br /> Mr. Carlson noted they only received the report today due to the holiday. Carlson indicated the lighting, <br /> landscaping, and signage plans are almost complete and should be completed by the end of the week. <br /> Carlson stated they would prefer this application not be tabled. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the Planning Commission could give it preliminary approval without those items. <br /> Gaffron stated since this application will appear before the Planning Commission once final plans are <br /> submitted,the Planning Commission could make a recommendation to the Council. Gaffron indicated <br /> the Planning Commission could give general concept approval to the plan. <br /> Winkey inquired whether the concept of purchasing office space has been done elsewhere. Winkey <br /> inquired whether these units would be purchased by someone and then subleased out. <br /> Mr. Carlson stated to their knowledge this is a new concept and is not being done elsewhere. Carlson <br /> indicated the opportunity to own the office townhome and land is a great selling point. <br /> Winkey noted based on the footprint, these buildings are being marketed to small businesses. <br /> Mr. Carlson stated they are also marketing investors who might be interested in purchasing the building <br /> and then sublease them out. <br /> Winkey inquired whether the applicants are proposing to clear the entire site prior to knowing whether the <br /> buildings will be sold. <br /> Mr. Carlson stated it is their intent to have a couple of the buildings sold prior to clearing the site. <br /> PAGE 28 <br />