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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 to two stories was discussed in depth as a way to reduce the visual impact and that she would <br /> like to see that with this proposal to avoid this building being out of character with the other structures <br /> on the property. Bremer stated in her opinion the drainage issues can be resolved but that the massing <br /> needs to be addressed. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the underground parking could be separated into two garages as well as <br /> going back with the concept of two separate buildings. <br /> Villard stated he is unsure whether this site will allow the appropriate ingress and egress for two <br /> separate parking garages due to the wetlands and other topographical features. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the majority of the amenities could be included in a separate building. <br /> Villard stated that design is typically used more in the south where there is not severe weather. <br /> Rahn suggested an enclosed walkway linking the buildings could perhaps be included to help offset <br /> those issues as well as the massing. <br /> Winkey noted the size of the building was increased to accommodate the amenities as well as allow <br /> for an increase in the size of the units. <br /> Bremer stated the only way she would be in favor of the L-shaped building would be if the drainage <br /> issues related to the open space above the underground garage dictated a structure in that area and if <br /> there were no other design options available for two separate underground parking garages. Bremer <br /> commented she would prefer the nine-foot ceilings and that the higher ceilings in her opinion would <br /> make the units more marketable. Bremer commented she still has concerns regarding the amount of <br /> massing and the visual impact with this building. <br /> Kempf commented tall trees in front of the structure would also help to diminish the impact. <br /> Rahn stated he would like to see an elevation side view showing the building in relation to Kelley <br /> Parkway. <br /> Villard noted there is not a lot of residential in this area and that in his view the sight lines would be <br /> diminished by the other buildings in this area. Villard noted the original RPUD approved 62 units. <br /> Rahn inquired what the ceiling height of the garage is. <br /> Villard stated from floor to floor it is 11 feet and that there are codes that require a 98-inch clearance <br /> into the door to allow for access by a van. <br /> Kempf commented he personally prefers the building being proposed tonight based on the <br /> consideration given to vary the facade of the building. Kempf suggested the applicant look at <br /> PAGE 39 <br />