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• <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 18,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3081 ZB Construction, Continued) <br /> the original concept. These include a party room/hot tub/exercise room at the rear of the garage level; an <br /> undefined common space, and other amenities. The proposed 62 individual dwelling units range from <br /> 1400 square feet to 1700 square feet in area. Gaffron stated due to the addition of the amenities and the <br /> increased living space, the applicants are proposing one building rather than two separate buildings. <br /> Gaffron indicated in 2002, at the time of the approval of the lots,there was a discussion regarding <br /> allowing a provision based on final grade as opposed to existing high side grade,which was determined <br /> to be 38 feet. The applicants have since added three feet to the height of the building due to the increased <br /> ceiling height,the height of the underground garage ceiling, and the pitch of the roof systems. The <br /> applicants are proposing a peak height of 1071.33', with the original approval being for 1066', which <br /> results in the building being five feet higher in general. Gaffron indicated there was a discussion at the <br /> time of the original approval centering around options to reduce the massing and the size of the building. <br /> Gaffron requested the Planning Commission give direction to the applicant concerning the size and <br /> massing of the proposed building and the visual impacts of the added height in light of the proposed <br /> location of the building and the other uses proposed along Kelley Parkway. <br /> Gaffron noted the applicants have submitted a plan that meets the parking requirements for this site and a <br /> stormwater management plan,which illustrates an above-ground storm sewer system with the majority of <br /> the drainage directed to the north. Gaffron indicated the City Engineer has reviewed the stormwater <br /> management plan and has made some recommendations. In addition,the applicants are proposing some <br /> retaining walls that are slightly different than what was originally approved, with the City Engineer <br /> requesting that all retaining walls above eight feet in height be engineered. Gaffron stated the fire <br /> marshal has been asked to comment on the layout,the single access to the site, and location of hydrants. <br /> Gaffron requested the Planning Commission review the landscape plan for this site. Preliminary review <br /> by staff indicates an acceptable level of plantings of trees and shrubs. The developer should also be asked <br /> to describe all outside lighting proposed for this building other than the typical street lights, and provide a <br /> lighting plan sheet for such lighting. The developer also needs to indicate any identification signage <br /> intended for the building. <br /> Gaffron noted the impervious surface coverage for this site is limited to 50 percent,which is not an issue <br /> in Staffs opinion. <br /> Gaffron requested the Planning Commission address the following items: <br /> 1. Acceptability of building expansion and the conversion from two buildings to one. <br /> 2. Acceptability of increased building height. <br /> 3. Acceptability of proposed building materials and building design. <br /> 4. Signage and building lighting. <br /> PAGE 35 <br />