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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 12, 2009 . 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. #08 -3381 BARRY TANNER, 3435 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued) 3. A site plan prepared by a surveyor or engineer showing existing and proposed parking spaces, the location of the dumpster enclosure and stairs and the locations the two directional signs requested by the Planning Commission. A site plan has been provided; although it does not show the dumpster enclosure or stairs. It does show a proposed expansion of the building. This is a separate proposal. The Planning Commission will review the concept on January 20 with Council consideration to follow. The plan provides for 51 spaces in the lower parking area, seven more than the previously submitted plan. This is accomplished by placing parking in front of the east garage. The code would require 60 parking spaces. The upper portion of the building would require 55 parking spaces. A fully expanded upper parking area without the proposed building expansion would have 59 parking spaces. The total would be five less than required by code. There would be a location for a dumpster enclosure near the top of the stairs. 4. A lighting plan. Xcel changed the light fixtures in November but did not adhere to the plan. The new fixtures still spill light into the adjacent townhouses. While the area where the driveway intersects with Kelly Avenue is now illuminated, the west end of the parking lot is no longer illuminated. Turner displayed illustrations of the directional signs. The Planning Commission had recommended approval of the conditional use permit with a list of conditions, as outlined in the Planner's Report dated January 12, 2009. White asked whether a list of the proposed improvements has been submitted. • Tanner stated he does not remember being requested to compile a list of proposed improvements but that he can discuss the improvements that he intends to make to the building. White stated he does not like the illuminated sign on the back of the building since it would be visible from the bay and the residents' homes during the winter months. McMillan commented she also is opposed to the illuminated sign. McMillan commented it is difficult to tell how the building would look without actual visuals. Tanner stated the owner of the building is considering doing some improvements to the upper portion of the building and that it is likely the colors of the building would remain the same. Tanner noted they were able to increase the number of parking spaces on the lower level to 55 spaces from 44 spaces. Turner stated Xcel did provide a lighting plan but Xcel did not follow the plan. The proposal called for four lights, with only two lights being erected. Turner indicated there would have been additional problems with the lighting if all four lights had been erected. White stated the lighting will need to be restricted so it does not spill over onto the residents' properties. White asked what type of improvements are being contemplated to the building. Dan Spah representing the property owner indicated they are planning to construct a 5000 square foot addition on the upper level but that their plans have not been formalized at this time. • McMillan asked whether it would be above the first story. PAGE 5 of 10