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MINUTES OF THE •�����4�,��� , . <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 19,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Jurgens commented the left upper corner of the plan appears to be some�vhat light on;the landscaping. <br /> � <br /> Le,��sk�� b��t�►���� <br /> McJoltin stated they are proposing some trees in that area. <br /> Jurgens stated he would like to see that area be more uniform with the rest of the site. <br /> Nordland stated cunently there is quite a bit of green space in that area and that the building is set back <br /> a little. Nordland stated it might make sense to incorporate more landscaping in that area at the time the <br /> parking is consiructed. <br /> Kempf stated he would like to see it done at the time the other landscaping is completed to ensure that <br /> the plantings mature at the same time. Kenzpf concurred that additional landscaping should be provided <br /> in that area. <br /> Jurgens commented he would Iike the materials to resemble brick as much as possible. Jurgens inquired <br /> how the other commissioners feel about the building on Lot 1,Block 1, and the CUP. <br /> Nordland stated these materials are an upgrade over precast concrete and fit in traditionally with the <br /> type of materials that tenants would expect of a new development, <br /> Jurgens stated he likes the appearance but expressed concern that it does not meet the City's <br /> requirement for building materials. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the rear of the buildings would comply with the 67/33 ratio. <br /> Helpka indicated they are attempting to make the existing building look compatible with the smaller <br /> buildings. <br /> Nordland stated they are high quality materials and there is a mixture of textures. <br /> Bremer stated the City did work hard to get that ordinance�vritten the way it is and expressed a concem <br /> about granting a variance�+'�p y�*;�r°�,;r �,°�with the first application that comes before them. - <br /> Gaffron pointed out that this would be a conditional use permit and not a variance so no hardship has to <br /> be denionstrated. � <br /> Bremer commented the materials are attractive looking and that it might have been helpful to have the <br /> materials before them at the time the buildin�material ratio was discussed. Bremer pointed out the <br /> �'AG� 21 <br />