07-17-2006 Planning Commission Packet

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� 1 MTNUTES OF THE ORONO PLA.NN�ING COMIVIISSION MEETING Monday,J'une I9,2006 '� ��L�� ..,�., 6:00 o'clock p.m. There were no comments regarding this application. Rahn closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Helpka stated the selection of the materials is somewhat driven by the existing building and how that could be improved and integrated with the new buildings. Helpka stated the material is basically a CMU masonry unit, which has been accepted by other cities as a brick material. Helpka stated they are � complying with the 67/33 ratio required in the City's ordinance. Helpka indicated they are proposing to use the reddish colored material as a highlight. Helpka illustrated the location of the existing building and the layout of the three new buildings. Helpka indicated the ne�v buildings are 33,000 square foot buildings and that the buildings will be geared more to�vards of�ce use,with one building being geared to�vards office/warehouse use. Helpka stated they would be using a burnished brick on the buildings as�vell. Kroeger inquired whether the signage shown in the renderings is coinpliant with the City's ordinance, Helpka stated it is. Jurgens stated quick brick is not brick and inquired whether it meets the City's requirement. Turner stated that is a determination Staff would like the Planning Commission to make. Jurgens stated it is still a concrete block, Helpka indicated the material is called quick brick and goes through a different finishing process than concrete. Helpka indicated it is 12 inches thick and can be installed quickly. Helpka stated they are currently using it in two medical office buildings and that Target has utilized this material in the newer Target stores, � Rahn inquired whether there rvould be grouted joints. Helpka stated there are grouted joints and that in his view fihey are brick. Gaffron inquired whether there are any buildings nearby that the Planning Comrnission members could revie�v, 1'AGIC 18