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MINUTES OF TI� <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 20,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#08=3381 BARRY TANNER,3435 SHORELINE DRIVE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, <br /> CONTINUED) <br /> Kempf commented it does appear that the lights mounted on the poles shine down into the neighbors' <br /> properties. <br /> Tanner pointed out the residents have been seeing this light for the past ten years. <br /> Bertagnoli stated they are not happy with the lighting. <br /> Schoenzeit stated it sounds like the neighbors are requesting more directional lighting. <br /> Turner stated the lights located on the poles are located in the center of the lot and are the typical kind of <br /> fixture that is rented from the utility company. <br /> Kempf commented the light fixtures nowadays have been greatly improved and that perhaps the existing <br /> fixtures could be replaced with something newer. <br /> Turner stated she is unsure whether a new fixture could be located on the existing pole and that it may <br /> be necessary to replace the entire thing. <br /> Berg noted this is not new construction and that the applicant would incur a substantial expense to run <br /> electricity to the edge of the parking lot. <br /> Turner stated the applicant could speak with the utility company to find out whether a different type of <br /> fixture is available. <br /> Kempf stated he would be agreeable to having the applicant work with Staff on the lighting plan prior to <br /> proceeding forward to the City Council. <br /> Rice asked whether the City has received complaints regarding the lighting in this area prior to this <br /> application. Rice stated if it is not a major issue, she would not have a problem with the current <br /> lighting. <br /> Tanner noted there are three large evergreen trees,as well as other trees,located near the residences, <br /> which blocks a significant amount of the light from the parking lot. Tanner stated the homes also face <br /> the lake and not the parking lot. <br /> Kempf stated a complete lighting plan can be expensive but that at the very least he would like the <br /> applicant to explore lighting fixture options. <br /> Tanner stated he would be happy to look into it and work with staff on the lighting. <br /> Kroeger concurred the applicant should look at his lighting options prior to the council meeting. <br /> Bertagnoli pointed out the leaves on the trees will be falling off soon and that the lighting is a concern. <br /> Bertagnoli noted the center pole was replaced approximately one year ago,which has caused the <br /> lighting problem. <br /> PAGE 9 <br />