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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 19,2006 <br /> . 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3208 RYAN COMPANIES, CONTINUED) � <br /> Turner stated two items related to this application would be the issue of parldng and that if more parking <br /> is provided than required by code,they could reduce the parking to provide additional green space and <br /> provide more space between the trees. Turner requested clarification of the screening along Old Crystal <br /> Bay Road and whether it is the intent to screen the buildings or the parking. <br /> Rahn stated it would be nice to get elevations of the landscaping and the height of the trees depicted on <br /> the plans. <br /> Gaffron inquired whether there is any berming proposed. <br /> McJilton stated along Old Crystal Bay Road there is no berming proposed. <br /> Gaffron commented a three to four foot berm could make a significant difference. <br /> Nordland stated they would take a look at berming and the type of plantings that could be utilized to <br /> screen the parking area. . <br /> Gaffron requested a perspective of the back of the building as you are northbound on the bridge. <br /> McJilton stated the parking standard is four per thousand and that they have tried to get it as close to the <br /> five per thousand as possible. McJilton stated they would be less inclined to reduce parking to create <br /> green space and then not be able to provide parldng for office users. <br />� Rahn inquired whether the City requires screening of rooftop units. <br /> Turner stated in her view the parapet walls would take care of the majority of the screening of the <br /> rooftop units. <br /> McJilton stated they would take a look at the view from the bridge. <br /> Gaffron stated the ordinance requires that the rooftop units be screened from view from the ground at <br /> the property line. <br /> McJilton stated they have screened the rooftop units from the ground at the property line. <br /> Jurgens inquired about trash enclosures. <br /> McJilton stated they would be located inside the building. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> PAGE 20 <br />