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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 /> While Hannaford believed the concept was attractive enough, he pointed out that the <br /> corner is already a grab bag of uses, though the Commission needs to give consideration to <br /> whether they wish to see those uses continue. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth stated that she liked the renderings and exterior materials presented. <br /> VanDel asked for further direction before they present their final plan to the Commission <br /> at the February 17 meeting and, hopefully, move on to Council. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth stated that she would prefer minimal signage and felt that the traffic <br /> flow was critical. <br /> Along with a 6' high sign at Highway 12, Trautz indicated that the plan proposes one 10' <br /> sign per lot for the commercial uses all made of the same masonry style. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth asked if the site would contain any community seating area. In <br /> addition, she asked who would maintain the common areas. <br /> Trautz pointed out that the coffee retailer would allow some outdoor seating. With regard <br /> to the common areas, Trautz stated that interconnection is a common way of developing <br /> properties, guided by easement agreements which regulate the common areas. <br /> Rahn stated that he wished to see the final draft. <br /> Gaffron stated that the Commission could wait until after the February work session, take <br /> action this evening, or table the application. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Bremer stated that she was concerned about the possibility of bringing in a Walgreen's, so <br /> close to the Snyder's in Long Lake. She indicated that she was surprised the City Council <br /> would change their position on retail, given their past position on redevelopment of the <br /> Long Lake business district. She believed it would not promote healthy competition to <br /> allow a Walgreen's to come in and likely displace the Snyder's. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth questioned whether the City had been supplied with any comments <br /> from Long Lake. <br /> Gaffron stated that he had not heard any specific or general comments from Long Lake. He <br /> PAGE 35 of 53 <br />