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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 /> Jurgens pointed out the association's covenants will dictate what happens on this site in the future and <br /> that the City should review that prior to final approval. <br /> Bremer indicated she has a concern regarding the clear-cutting of the site and the potential that these units <br /> will remain unsold for a period of time. Bremer stated she would like to see some analysis or research <br /> showing that this is a marketable concept. Bremer commented she would like to see this project be <br /> successful but that she would like some reassurance that there is a market for this type of development. <br /> Mrs. Carlson stated they have looked at that issue,noting that they did look at Long Lake's <br /> Comprehensive Plan and other office developments along 394. Carlson indicated their last project was <br /> fully leased prior to completion of construction. Carlson stated they are hopeful that this project would be <br /> completed within two to three years. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the buildings would be constructed separately or in groups. <br /> Mr. Carlson stated they would be constructing more than one building at a time due to the shared stairwell <br /> as well as to keep costs down on the project. <br /> Winkey inquired whether the applicant has any marketing studies concerning this type of concept and the <br /> viability of the project. <br /> Mr. Carlson noted condominiums are a hot marketing concept at the present time in the <br /> Minneapolis/St.Paul area as well as the suburbs. <br /> Gaffron requested the Planning Commission address additional screening between the office park and the <br /> residential neighborhood. Gaffron noted it is not possible to accomplish that additional screening on this <br /> site,but that the applicants should give some consideration to the option of providing additional screening <br /> within the Sugarwoods outlot. Gaffron indicated another concern deals with the retaining walls that range <br /> from one foot to six feet right up against the property line. Gaffron noted there is not room to screen <br /> those walls and that the Planning Commission should discuss whether screening is necessary in that area. <br /> Rahn stated he would like to see an elevation view of both of those areas as well as the landscaping plan, <br /> which could be done prior to final plat approval. Rahn indicated he is not willing to approve anything at <br /> this point that mentions the words building permit. <br /> Gundlach stated that language is based on the commercial site plan regulation for the B-1 District. <br /> Gaffron noted final plat drawings would show the individual building pads. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the Planning Commission would need to approve or deny all four items listed in <br /> the January 18, 2005 Planner's Report. <br /> Gaffron stated they would be acting on all four items. <br /> PAGE 33 <br />