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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, January 20, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-2974 RELIANCE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLP,NW CORNER OF <br /> WILLOW DRIVE AND HIGHWAY 12, PUD REZONING, COMPREHENSIVE <br /> PLAN AMENDMENT, PRELIMINARY PLAT,AND COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN <br /> REVIEW—Continued) <br /> during the approval of the Stonebay plat. B-6 is the appropriate zoning for the proposed <br /> use. Sections 78-1061 thru 78-1067 additionally contain a number of development <br /> standards applicable to this site: <br /> Gaffron continued, stating that the proposed site plan meets the City's established standard <br /> for no direct access to Highway 12 between Willow Drive and Old Crystal Bay Road. The <br /> applicants are proposing a right-in, right-out access to Willow Drive and a full access to <br /> Kelley Parkway, which will be further discussed as the review process moves forward. <br /> Trail links are provided as called for in the City's plans and in the Stonebay approvals. <br /> Gaffron acknowledged that interior site circulation is a major concern which requires <br /> additional discussions between staff, applicants and consultants. <br /> Gaffron pointed out that City Engineer Tom Kellogg and the City's planning consultant, <br /> Phil Carlson of DSU, Inc., have been asked to comment on the engineering and planning <br /> aspects of the proposed site plan. He encouraged the Commission to review their <br /> comments. Since the site plan has a number of significant issues which should be worked <br /> through at the staff/developer/consultant level before Planning Commission spends any <br /> time on a detailed site plan review, Gaffron stated that the plan details were not included <br /> this evening. <br /> Gaffron indicated that a public hearing would be scheduled for this proposal at the January <br /> 20 meeting. Gaffron encouraged the Planning Commission to identify any specific <br /> concerns they believe need to be addressed with the site plan. Topics for comments <br /> included: <br /> 1. Site orientations, relationship to Stonebay residential neighborhood, relationship to <br /> 12/Willow intersection,relationship to stormwater pond as an amenity <br /> 2. Site access and circulation patterns, impacts/pros/cons of drive-thru's <br /> 3. Building materials and building design <br /> 4. Pedestrian access and circulation <br /> 5. Signage, lighting, and landscaping <br /> 6. Other topics of concern or interest <br /> PAGE 33 of 53 <br />