07-17-2006 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING �,�.t��;.;��.�:��:� tj Monday,June 19,2006 6:00 o'clock p.rn. Gaffion requesfied a perspective of the back of the building be provided as you are further south on the bridge. McJilton stated the parking standard is four per thousand and that they have tried to get it as close to the five per thousand as possible. McJilton stated they would be Iess inclined to reduce parking to create green space and then not be able to provide parking for office users. Rahn inquired whether the City requires screening of rooftop units. Tumer stated in her view the parapet walls would take care of the majority of the screening of the rooftop units. Mc7ilton stated they would take a look at the elevation from the bridge, Gaffron stated the ordinance requires that the rooftop units be screened from view from the ground at the property line. McJilton stated they have screened the rooftop units from the ground at the property line. Jurgens inquired about trash enclosures. McJilton stated they would be located inside the building. The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. PLANNiNG COMMISSION COMNIENTS 9. REPORT OF PLANIVING COIYIlVIISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS MAY 22 AND JUNE 12, 2006 Kempf reported on the June 12th City Council meeting,noting that the Orono Lane application had a number of neighbors expressing their concems regarding the lot line rearrangement, with the application eventually being tabled by the Council. Kempf stated the applicant on Rest Point Road was given direction that the hardcover should be reduced; with this application also being tabled. Kroeger reported on the May 22nd Council meeting,noting that the meeting t�vas completed before 5:00. Kroe;er commented the City should have a tree ordinance. PAG� 2�