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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,July 17,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3212 Hempel Properties,Continued) <br /> Wrede stated the buildings have been split into two to lessen the massing. Wrede stated with the � <br /> office/medical coming into play,they would like to retain the access off of Kelley parkway in the same <br /> location. The issue with the office/medical building is being able to provide ample parking. Wrede <br /> indicated there are a number of challenges they have been faced with due to the uniquely shaped lot. . <br /> Bremer opened the public hearing at 8:37 p.m. <br /> Ken Haugen, Stonebay, stated he did review the plans earlier today and that his number one concern is the <br /> increase in square footage,which creates a bigger demand for parking and increased traffic through the <br /> site,especially with the drive-up. Haugen noted the proposal is for two separate entries off of Kelley <br /> Parkway and inquired whether that is necessary since it would also generate more traffic. <br /> Haugen stated the relocation of the trash container is right next to Kelley Parkway and that he has a <br /> concern with that location. Haugen stated there is currently a retaining pond next to the pond,with a <br /> walkway that is intended to go down 12 and east. Haugen inquired what would happen with the retaining <br /> wall. <br /> Wrede stated the walkway comes off the east side of Kelley Parkway and connects to an outside patio on <br /> building number one in the submitted documents or building number two on the colored drawing. Wrede <br /> stated they would be flexible in the location of the pedestrian walkways but that they anticipate the <br /> walkways being utilized by customers of the retail stores. <br /> • Bremer stated the city spent a considerable amount of time creating walkways throughout Stonebay and <br /> that tying into the site is critical. <br /> Wrede reiterated they are flexible with the location of the walkways. � <br /> Bremer inquired whether two access sites are necessary on Kelley. <br /> Wrede stated in his view the two access points are necessary,with the central access point being the main <br /> access point. The drive-through goes in a northwest direction, and for people to exit the site,the extreme <br /> western access would allow easier exit from the site rather than create a bottleneck. <br /> Wrede stated they do have the trash enclosure now located on the west side of the property and it is <br /> basically central on the site. Wrede stated the enclosure would be screened. <br /> Berg inquired whether the retaining wall would be removed. <br /> Wrede stated he would need to check the grading plan to determine whether that retaining wall is going to <br /> be removed,but that they are adding a retaining wall on the south side. <br /> PAGE 22 <br />