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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 24, 2007 7:00 o'clock p.m. (7. #07 -3303 ALINGELHUTZ DEVELOPMENT CO., 2525, 2535, AND 2545 SHADYWOOD ROAD, Continued) Schneider indicated one unit would face the area that is zoned B-4. McMillan suggested the City consider requiring proof of parking rather than having all the parking paved from the outset. McMillan inquired whether any variances would be required. Schneider stated they would need to address how commercial condomium buildings would be treated by the City, which may technically require a variance based on the City's Code. Turner noted the City's zoning code defines each unit as a building, which would need to be addressed. Schneider stated typically it is not considered a lot line in other cities' ordinances and that Orono's language would need to be revised to reflect condominiums. McMillan recommended the applicant develop a landscape plan depicting what trees will be removed and the type of landscaping that would be planted. • Rahn stated he is more receptive to Option D and that the office condominiums would be less intrusive on the residential area since they would not typically be used in the evening hours and on the weekends. Rahn concurred that a landscape plan should be developed and that there will be issues with the traffic generated from the site. White stated the City would not require an environmental review on this type of project and that the City • does not have a formal tree ordinance but they do require a landscape plan. White noted the City would likely require an easement for a trail along Shadywood. White expressed a concern on the negative impact this development would have on the wetlands near Kelley Parkway as well as the issues that would be created with the traffic. Schneider stated as it relates to parking concerns, they could have a professional traffic person conduct a study on this area and have him make some recommendations on steps that could be taken to help alleviate the situation. Schneider stated in his opinion, given the type of clientele for these buildings, it would be easier to control the traffic through the residential area than if the buildings were short-term tenants. Bremer commented there was a good discussion at the Planning Commission meeting that the applicant should also take into consideration when developing his plans. The City Council took no formal action on this item. *8. #07 -3309 MAUREEN BRECKMAN, 2695 CASCO POINT ROAD — VARIANCE RENEWAL — RESOLUTION NO. 5668 White moved, Bremer seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5668, a Resolution Granting Variances to the Property Located at 2695 Casco Point Road. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • PAGE 6 of 10