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NIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLAN1�tING COMMISSION MEETING � <br /> Monday,Apri116,2007 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#07-3278 John Terrance Homes,Continued) <br /> Kempf stated the applicants have answered a number of his questions,and that the applicants have been <br /> good progress on their proposal. � <br /> Zullo stated she personally is supportive of the co-op and she also understands the importance of - <br /> building and maintaining something in the long-term. Zullo inquired whether conditional use permits <br /> would need to be approved for the retail on the site and whether a conditional use permit should be <br /> looked at for other uses as we1L , <br /> � Gaffron stated this application would go through a planned unit development process and that the ' <br /> Council has wide latitude to require conditions as it deems appropriate for this site. <br /> Zuerke stated they are happy to go with a recommendation that would put a contingency on the � <br /> comprehensive plan amendment and that the Planning Commission is free to add contingencies to the <br /> comprehensive plan amendment to protect the City. � � <br /> Zullo questioned whether the City should restrict the size of the building in the comprehensive plan <br /> amendment and whether it should be included instead in a conditional use permit. � <br /> Gaffron stated the city attorney has advised Staff that the previous comprehensive plan amendment was <br /> way too specific and that to protect the future uses of that site,the Planning Commission has the option ' <br /> of requiring certain items through the PUD process. <br /> Berg commented the City would like to have the ability to fill that space in the event there is a vacancy. <br /> Zullo indicated she is supportive of the project. . <br /> Kroeger stated the proposal requires going through the PUD process and that specific concerns could be <br /> addressed at that time. Kroeger concurred that a certain size building not be specified. � <br /> Kempf concurred the PUD process may be able to handle some of the Ciiy's concerns with developing <br /> this site. � <br /> Gaffron suggested the Planning Commission consider what the future of this space can be used for if the <br /> food cQ-op fails. Gaffron stated the Planning Commission should understand the risks of this type of <br /> retail and how this space can be modeled to accommodate other possible uses. <br /> Kempf stated he is not sure if putting a condition in there to allow the space to be converted to office <br /> space is the way to go. <br /> Kroeger stated he did read the site survey and was impressed with its thoroughness. Kroeger inquired <br /> whether Long Lake feels threatened by this proposal. <br /> ' PAGE 22 <br /> , <br />