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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COn�IlVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,September 17,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3316 Marc Ashton with John Terrance Homes,Continued) <br /> different location,they would prefer not to place the trash structure next to the building. The lighting <br /> under the drive-through is proposed as canopy lighting,which would be a cut-off fixture that would be <br /> flush flat with the canopy. Mohagen distributed information on the lighting to the Commissioners. <br /> Turner requested the applicant cover the loading dock. <br /> Mohagen indicated the tenants of the two buildings would primarily be professional and that there would <br /> be some limited deliveries by UPS or Federal Express. Mohagen stated there is no berth proposed for a <br /> semi-trailer and that a loading dock really is not required for this type of usage. Mohagen requested that <br /> the loading dock not be a requirement. <br /> Berg asked what the lighting would be in the parking lot and whether it is included in the information that <br /> they have received. <br /> Curtis stated it is included and the lighting proposed for the parking lot is acceptable to Staff. <br /> Acting Chair Berg opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Acting Chair Berg closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. <br /> Kang recommended there not be excessive lighting near the residential area in the northwest corner. <br /> Mohagen stated the building lighting is recessed down. _ <br /> Zullo stated she would prefer to see less parking given the fact that the use is more commercial rather <br /> than retail. Zullo inquired whether the parking needs have been examined by Staff for this proposal. <br /> Gaffron stated the City has allowed a reduction in the number of parking spaces based on the use and <br /> went to 3.5 stalls per 1000 square feet rather than five. <br /> Mohagen stated the normal standard is one per 200 in other cities and that the tenants of this nature prefer <br /> ample parking. Mohagen stated the City's ordinance is very adequate,but from a marketing standpoint, <br /> the tenants would like 1 stall per 200 feet. <br /> Zullo stated in her view the space coming into the drive-through is too tight, especially with the trash <br /> enclosure also being located in that area. Zullo suggested the trash enclosure be moved further south. <br /> Zullo noted the exit onto Willow Drive is also narrow and should perhaps be relocated further south. <br /> Mohagen stated the further south they move the access onto Willow Drive,the more congestion they <br /> would encounter from the intersection of Highway 12. <br /> Turner stated the access point off of Willow Drive should be located a sufficient distance from the <br /> intersection and that the location of the driveway is pretty much limited to this location. <br /> PAGE 11 <br />