04/18/2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,April 18,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#05-3080 Interspace West, Continued) Gundlach presented an overhead of the new proposed building. Rahn inquired whether the applicant is aware of Staff's recommendations. Philip Carlson stated they have reviewed Staff's recommendations. Carlson indicated the architectural style has been changed in accordance with Council's direction and that they have also spent time discussing the project with the residents of Sugarwoods. Rahn inquired whether any color elevations have been generated at this point. Gundlach stated they have been submitted. Rahn inquired whether an elevation front to back has also been submitted. Carlson stated that was submitted to Council. Winkey inquired whether the back portion of the site is the high point of the roofline. Carlson stated the highest portion of the roof is approximately ten feet above the ground level at the back portion of the lot. Leslie inquired how that elevation compares with the previous proposal. Gundlach stated the elevations are virtually unchanged. Winkey inquired what type of landscaping is being proposed for the back portion of the site. Carlson indicated there is some additional berming being proposed for the back and additional trees to help address the neighbors' concerns. Gundlach stated the proposed trees along the top tier range from six feet to ten feet,which should provide some immediate screening. Rahn noted the majority of his concerns have already been addressed. Gundlach pointed out the revised elevations requested in the Planner's Report relate to the exterior materials being proposed for the buildings. Rahn concurred that the specific materials being utilized on these buildings should be delineated for the Council on all elevation views of the buildings. Rahn opened the meeting for public comments. PAGE 5