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. 1VIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETING ' <br /> Monday,April 16,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> � • (#07-3278 John Terrance Homes, Continued) <br /> � 3. � What are the potential impacts to the viability of retail redevelopment in Long Lake? <br /> 4. � Do the benefits of retail use of Outlot A outweigh any potential negative impacts? <br /> 5. � What goals or performance standards might be established in the GMP to ensure that any <br /> , negative impacts of retail use in Outlot A are reduced,mitigated,or eliminated? <br /> 6. What goals or performance standards might be established in the CMP that ensure a high- <br /> quality development that is viable on a long-term basis? Given the somewhat transient nature <br /> of retail uses,how might any negative impacts of future tenant turnover be managed? , <br /> From a CMP standpoint,the Planniiig Commission should be addressing the global perspective of <br /> whether commercial use of Outlot A should include just office use, a mix of office and retail,or just <br /> retail. At the same time,we must understand that the property owner and the prospective <br /> developers/users of the site have a narrow focus on their intent for the site. . <br /> The Planning Commission should hold the public hearing, discuss the proposed amendment,consider <br /> the pros and cons of retail use of Outlot A, and make recommendations to the Council regarding the <br /> proposed amendment. The City Attorney has suggested that the original amendment was too restrictive <br /> and that specific conditions should be left to the PUD process. <br /> . Steve Johnston,John Terrance Homes, stated at the time John Terrance Homes made application,there <br /> _ .was not.a signed contract but at this time the bank has entered into a contract for.purchase of the <br /> � property. ._ , <br /> - Johnston stated they were informed by Staff last week in an e-mail to be prepared to discuss potential <br /> uses of this site but that in tonight's report it was suggested that they give a more global approach to the <br /> project. Johnston stated he is the designer of Stonebay, a member of the food co-op, a resident of � <br /> ' " � Orono,but that he is representing John Terrance Homes tonight. Johnston stated in his view this project <br /> is a viable project and would be good for the community. ' . � _ � <br /> Jennifer Zuerke,Landforn7, stated last week the City Council took action to revert back to the 2001 <br /> Comprehensive Plan language for Outlot A and their request tonight is to reinstate the 2004 amendment, <br /> which allows limited retail uses,and that they are specifically looking at a food co-op on the site,with <br /> some minor revisions,which include removing the pharmacy requirement,limiting the square footage <br /> of the retail buildings on the site to 15,000 square feet, and eliminating the limit on the square footage � <br /> for the remaining buildings on the site. <br /> Zuerke stated the conceptual site plan does meet the 2004 Comprehensive Plan for retail uses. The <br /> westerly building is oriented to focus on the regional pond and provides an inviting vehicle and <br /> pedestrian eritry from Kelley Parkway as required by the language in the Comprehensive Plan. Future <br /> applications will address the architectural details and building materials. <br /> - � <br /> PAGE 19 <br />