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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COA�IlVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 19,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08-3360 BOB RITTER WITH BERKSHIRE PARTNERS,CONTINUED) <br /> Mohagen illustrated the building materials they would like to utilize on the exterior of the structure. <br /> Mohagen stated the purpose of the metal panels is to give it a more modern look and that the materials <br /> are more towards the high-end of the quality spectrum. <br /> Berg stated they are utilizing three different colored bricks and that the intent is to make the building <br /> look more modern but still tie into the first building. Berg indicated there is a substantial amount of <br /> brick that would be used on the exterior. <br /> Mohagen pointed out on the plans the precast stone areas proposed for the building. <br /> Gaffron asked what the life span of this type of building would be. <br /> Mohagen stated in his view this building will not go out of style and would last a substantial number of <br /> years. <br /> Gaffron commented the City of Orono has not taken a close look at the quality of a building in the sense <br /> that this might be the type of building that will be preserved someday because it symbolizes the style <br /> and character of Orono. <br /> Kempf stated there does not appear to be a problem with the proposed building materials and that the <br /> height of the structure does not seem to be an issue. Kempf noted the majority of the Planning <br /> Commission would prefer to see the dumpster located in its original proposed location,that a lighting <br /> plan needs to be submitted and that the landscaping plan should be revised. <br /> Mohagen requested their application be moved forward to the City Council and that they would <br /> continue to work with Staff on revisions to their plans. <br /> Berg stated it would be to their advantage to move this application forward rather than having it tabled. <br /> Gaffron noted the Planning Commission does have a work session planned for the first week in June <br /> and the Planning Commission could review the plans at that time prior to moving it forward to the City <br /> Council. <br /> Kempf stated he would not have an issue with sending the application forward subject to certain <br /> conditions. <br /> Rice,Kang, Schwingler indicated they are in agreement with Chair Kempf. <br /> Kempf moved,Kroeger seconded,to recommend approval of Application#08-3360,Bob Ritter <br /> with Berkshire Partners,LLP,2745 Kelley Parkway,commercial site plan review. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 1,Zullo Opposed. <br /> Zullo stated given the expected lifespan of this building, consideration should be given to a covered <br /> entryway. <br /> PAGE 13 <br />