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MINUTES OF THE <br /> . ORONO PLANI�TING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,October 16,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PLANNING COMIVIISSION COMMENTS� <br /> 9. REPORT OF PLANNING COMNIISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 9,2006 <br /> Kroeger reported on the September 25"'Council meeting,noting that a majority of the items were placed <br /> on the Consent Agenda but that there was a lengthy discussion regarding the Hempel application and the <br /> uses that should be allowed on that site. <br /> Gaffron stated the Hempel application has been withdrawn and that the City Council is going to be <br /> requesting that the site be returned back to its original zoning. Gaffron stated it is likely the site would be <br /> limited to a certain percent of retail. <br /> Kroeger stated it was commented at the City Council meeting that the majority of the retail should be <br /> located in Long Lake. � <br /> Sansevere commented he would like to see a small grocery store on that site. <br /> Kroeger stated the other item on the agenda that was discussed at length was the police contract. <br /> Sansevere indicated he was not in favor of the Orono Police Department providing free police protection <br /> to Long Lake for six months. <br /> Kempf reported on the October 9`�'Council meeting,noting that a representative from the Orono School <br /> Board was present at the meeting and gave an update on the upcoming referendum. Kempf noted the <br /> majority of the items were placed on Consent Agenda but the Dampier application was discussed at <br /> length and was finally tabled to allow the building inspector the opportunity to review the audiotape from <br /> the council meeting to see whether he recalls giving verbal approval to the applicant to exceed 15 percent <br /> structural coverage. <br /> Jurgens stated perhaps some of the comments from the building inspector to property owners should be . <br /> documented in some fashion. <br /> Gaffron stated unfortunately Staff does not have the time to document every discussion they have with an <br /> applicant. ' <br /> • 10. OTFIER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION � <br /> None <br /> PAGE 15 <br />