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� � ' .�� , , <br /> � MINUTES OF THE � � . . � <br /> ' ORONO CITY COUNCIL NIEETING <br /> Monday, May 8, 2006 � <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. � � <br /> fi•om becoming a retail sales lot. I�i addition,the total storage on the site of`deinonstration vehicles; <br /> new vellicles, and finished vehicles ready for delivery to dealersliips' would be lunited to 320. <br /> Gaffi•oii uidicated that the Planning Comuiis5ion also concluded that tlie flagpoles would be liiiiited <br /> to a height of 25' based on tlie 1leiglit of the building. Gaffron stated that staff recoulineuds <br /> approval of the building aud parking eYpansions/relocation. Staff also recoiiunends approval of the <br /> proposed revised language regarding display and deinonstration vehicles. Staff concurs witli the <br /> Planning Coinn�ission recommendation regarding tlie flagpole lieight limit.And Finally, Gaffron <br /> indicated that staff has not reviewed filie on-site sib age request for a 3'X12' sign on tlie site aud <br /> has no conunents at this point. <br /> Saiisevere asked wlietller the body shop was a retail establisluneut and if the staff was willing to <br /> work with individual buyers. <br /> Peter Jolinson, Attorney representing fhe Applicant, stated that if an individual wished to purchase <br /> a vehicle,they would be directed to a dealership,ratlier thaii tlus comnlercial site.He pointed out <br /> that the proposed sign would be placed near the body shop to direct incoming customers. <br /> Sansevere asked whether this proposal would be the last retail use oil the site. <br /> Joluison stated that he tlzoughC so for now,Uut p�inted out that tluugs change. <br /> Murphy voiced liis concern that as this establislunent evolves,it is moving towards a new and used <br /> car lot outside tlie building. Although it is intended for fleet leasing and fleet sales,l�e questioned <br /> wliat the difference was betweeii tllat and individual leasiilg or sales. He did not wish to get into <br /> semautics by confusing tlie language and using things interchangeably tliat do not work that way <br /> and leave the City rvitli a retail sales lot on the front of that building. <br /> Jolulson stated that this is a low volume body shop business in an industrial area with an enclosed <br /> evaluation area inside. <br /> P�1GE 1� �f2r., <br />