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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, October 18,2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#04-3062 John Terrance Homes, Continued) <br /> building and what happens between the parking lot and the street with this grading change. The <br /> Planning Commission should determine whether the visual appearance of the building as a result of <br /> the added height is positively or negatively affected by the increased length of the building. <br /> Gaffron recommended the Planning Commission ensure that the building materials and windows <br /> depicted on the plans be utilized in this plan. Gaffron stated he is very satisfied with the landscape <br /> plan for this development,but noted the City's landscape consultant will need to review the plan. <br /> Gaffron noted the developer would need to submit a lighting plan for this development as well as a <br /> signage plan. Gaffron stated the developer is one parking stall short and will need to define where the <br /> additional stall will be located. <br /> • <br /> Gaffron stated the impervious surface coverage in the RPUD District is limited to 50 percent. While <br /> the Lofts site has 52.7 percent impervious area,the Stonebay project in its entirety has an impervious <br /> area well below the 50 percent limit. <br /> Gaffron noted this approval process is basically approval of Phase 2 of the Stonebay residential <br /> development. Gaffron requested the Planning Commission discuss the acceptability of building <br /> expansion and its visual impacts, the increased building height,the proposed building materials and <br /> building design,the acceptability of the location in relation to the west lot line, and issues relating to <br /> signage,lighting,parking and landscaping. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Johnston pointed out that in a lot of ways the loft or condominium building was basically an unknown <br /> at the time original approval was granted. Johnston indicated they had a basic concept of what they <br /> wanted to build at the time of original approval but have since modified the plans to include some <br /> amenities that will help make the product more marketable. Johnston noted at the time of original <br /> proposal assumptions were also made concerning the size of the units and other items. <br /> Johnston stated they are addressing the Planning Commission tonight regarding a better-defined <br /> product, with a new architect being brought in on the project who deals with residential developments. <br /> Johnston indicated the architect made recommendations dealing with the mix of the units and the <br /> marketability of the units. Johnston stated guest rooms, a hobby room, a business center, a family <br /> dining room, community room, car wash, library and exercise room are some of the amenities that <br /> have been added to help increase the marketability of the units. Johnston stated the two buildings <br /> were connected to accommodate the proposed amenities and to address the waterproofing issues they <br /> would encounter with a portion of the underground parking garage being located below turf. <br /> Johnston stated in his view the proposed building is a more attractive building,but acknowledged that <br /> it is a change in the visual appearance of the site. Johnston stated the biggest difference between the <br /> two plans is the elimination of the gap between the two buildings,with the visual impact being most <br /> apparent along Kelley Parkway. Johnston stated the view of the proposed building from other angles <br /> PAGE 36 <br />