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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (2. #04-2974 RELIANCE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLP, "STONEBAY <br /> MARKETPLACE," NW QUADRANT HWY 12/WILLOW DRIVE, COMMERCIAL PUD <br /> DEVELOPMENT—Continued) <br /> Mr. Trautz responded there were no plans for signage on Kelley Parkway because it is a small <br /> development and the size of the entrance point on Kelley Parkway makes it obvious where to turn <br /> into the site. <br /> Chair Mabusth introduced Issue#8 regarding building elevations,proximity/lack of separation <br /> impacts and stated she thought the Planning Commission had covered this issue in the preceding <br /> discussion. <br /> Mr. Trautz referred to the one building elevation drawing he had brought to the meeting noting it is <br /> similar to what has been shown in the past and asked for any comments or guidance. <br /> Jurgens asked why there is a larger gable on the side towards the other building making it appear <br /> unbalanced. He suggested the gable be moved to create an `every other' effect with the gables. <br /> Mr. Trautz observed that was a good point and will provide both elevations for the next meeting. <br /> Chair Mabusth acknowledged the application provided an option for façade coloration for review this <br /> evening and committed to bring color renderings for the next meeting. <br /> Chair Mabusth summarized that staff and the City Engineer will review with the applicant further <br /> refining the right-in, right-out access and the dead-end parking turnaround, and report to the Planning <br /> Commission at the next meeting. <br /> Chair Mabusth summarized that the loading berth issue has been addressed. Bremer interjected it <br /> needs to be shown on the plans. <br /> Chair Mabusth stated the Planning Commission addressed the 6-stall parking shortage (based on City <br /> Code) in the preceding discussion. <br /> Chair Mabusth asked the applicant's representatives to briefly explain the site's signage plan to <br /> address Issue #12, including the proposal for a reader board at Walgreens, which is not permitted <br /> according to City Code. <br /> Gaffron confirmed City Code does not allow a flashing or scrolling reader board. He stated he had a <br /> problem with how the City would monitor the proposed static electronic sign and its periodic <br /> changes, and would rather not set things up to have this type of problem. <br /> Bremer pointed out the City Code does permit an electronic sign with words but it cannot flash or <br /> scroll across. <br /> Gaffron expressed that the intent of the sign ordinance is to have something that will not attract the <br /> driver's eye away from driving although that is what a retailer wants to do. A manual reader usually <br /> has problems with askew lettering, needs daily upkeep and can look unsightly. <br /> Page 11 of 49 <br />