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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 11, 2010 7:00 o'clock p.m. LJ (6. • #10 -3471 TERRYSCHNEIDER WITHALINGELHUTZDEVELOPMENT ONBEHALF OF WOODHILL SENIOR COTTAGES OF NAVARRE, 2525 SHADYWOOD ROAD, Continued) Schneider illustrated the existing layout of the property and pointed out the wetland and the area of dense woods on the property. They have focused on how they can provide some landscaping along Kelly to help screen the residential properties. Basically they are proposing three levels of buffering from the south. They are willing to maintain as many of the existing trees as possible unless they are an invasive species or less than desirable trees. Next to the wetland setback area they are proposing to put a row of dense plantings. The third level of buffering will be against the building and will include some large trees. Schneider commented you will be able to see some portions of the building but that there will be considerable buffering on the property. White asked about the lighting on the building. Schneider indicated the lighting would be down lighting and that they are agreeable to turning the lights off at 9:00 or 10:00 at night. There will probably be a security light located on the backside of the garage that will be left on during the night. Murphy asked for a quick overview of the project. Schneider stated this project is basically a duplex and will feel like a community. The building will offer congregate dining and consist of 10 units on each side. They do have the ability to have two to a unit for • a maximum total of 24 but they anticipate the majority of the units will have one occupant. The number of staff during the daytime will consist of approximately six employees and three at night. White asked whether this building will actually be constructed once it is approved. Schneider indicated there is no public funding of the infrastructure and the financing is subject to approval by the City Council. A private management company out of Buffalo will manage the facility Schneider indicated the economics work well with the 20 -unit modules and they are self - supporting. Additional units will only add to the economics of the structure. Murphy stated he would like the applicant to address the idea of a second building and what the applicant is agreeable to doing. Murphy asked what the risk to the community is once this first building is constructed for a second building. Schneider stated the property behind this site is zoned 1 C and is basically residential. If the site was not replatted, they would in essence have a buildable lot zoned for a duplex and they could in a few months come back in and construct another building. The owners do not feel that is the right choice and would like to combine the two lots, which will require them to come back before the City Council for approval of the second building on the back portion of the site. Schneider indicated this would allow the City Council more discretion on the construction of the second structure. Mayor White opened the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. • Mayor White closed the public hearing at 8.13 p.m. Page 10 of 20