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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (5. #04-2974 RELIANCE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY,LLP,Continued) <br /> • Message Board. Orono codes prohibit the use of illuminated scrolling or flashing <br /> reader boards such as that proposed for the Walgreens monument. Staff early on <br /> suggested to the applicants that the Walgreen signage not include a manual reader <br /> board, as they tend to be poorly maintained. Since then, it has been suggested that <br /> an illuminated message board such as that proposed,but with only one message <br /> change per day and no flashing, scrolling, etc. would be more attractive than a <br /> manual board. <br /> • Gaffron commented that the problem with allowing the illuminated board as <br /> proposed is that it could require ongoing monitoring, and that once it goes up, <br /> every other retail business in town will want one,but without the limitations. <br /> Approval of this one would set a negative precedent. He stated it would be an <br /> enforcement issue and potentially could see many other applications for an <br /> illuminated reader board sign from the Navarre area and Hwy 12. At this time <br /> staff recommends that the illuminated board not be allowed, and that if a message <br /> board is proposed that it be a manual board. <br /> H. Lijihtinp. Gaffron referenced the exterior parking lot lighting plan shown on Sheet E2.1 <br /> in the packet. It shows the standard box-type, downcast lighting fixtures but does not <br /> specifically show whether any building-mounted lighting is proposed. Staff recommends <br /> asking the applicant for this information. Also, Gaffron observed there is a fairly <br /> standardized lighting style for Stonebay Development and here at the commercial corner <br /> there is a question of whether to have a more decorative fixture given this is intending to <br /> set the tone for the Stonebay residential development. <br /> I. Enjineerinj Matters. City Engineer Tom Kellogg provided his comments in Exhibit G <br /> dated April 28, 2004. He has also reviewed the May 7,2004 plan set and his comments <br /> remain unchanged. His recommendations relate primarily to matters that will be <br /> addressed during the final plan stages of development. <br /> 4. Preliminary Plat <br /> Gaffron illustrated the two-lot layout resulting from the lot subdivision with separate <br /> ownerships,Walgreens' parcel and the parcel with the other two retail buildings. <br /> 5. Rezoning <br /> Gaffron advised that the draft rezoning ordinance for the site has yet to be prepared by staff, <br /> but will be prepared for Planning Commission review at its June work session prior to final <br /> Council action. <br /> Gaffron stated the Planning Commission had about 8-9 remaining issues to address: <br /> 1. Address approval of the lot area and widths as proposed, as well as the lot coverage issue. <br /> 2. Address approval of the west side setback for Retail Building A. <br /> 3. Address acceptance of the 150-stall parking proposal. <br /> 4. Address any remaining landscaping issues or concerns. <br /> 5. Address the signage issues and flexibility request. <br /> 6. Address height of buildings. <br /> 7. Address any concerns regarding facade coloration or materials. <br /> 8. Address whether building-mounted lighting is proposed. <br /> 9.Any other issues for consideration. <br /> Page 8 of 40 <br />