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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 20,2009 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m.. <br /> Batty indicated they have not spent very much time on the location of the trash and deliveries,but that the <br /> deliveries to the NAPA Auto Parts Store would need to access from the north side of the building and that <br /> the deliveries to the liquor store would probably need to come in from the front entrance. <br /> Bennett noted along the party wall a second story addition could be constructed and asked why the owner <br /> has elected not to construct a two-story addition with a smaller footprint. <br /> Batty stated the most ideal type of building for a retail situation would be a one-level structure. <br /> Bennett stated she would prefer a two-story addition rather than a one-story addition given the amount of <br /> massing that is being proposed and the limited parking available. <br /> Kempf stated he remembers a previous conversation with City Council members where they had <br /> indicated they would prefer that the structure not be a two-story building. <br /> Kang asked how the addition would blend in with what currently exists. <br /> Batty stated they would like to upgrade the existing building but that one of the problems with upgrading <br /> the existing building is that a portion of the costs would have to be passed to the existing tenants. <br /> Bennett noted sprinklers would need to be retrofitted into the current building,which is a significant cost. <br /> Batty indicated that is their understanding as well. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the property owner has any proposed tenants for the new addition. <br /> Batty indicated the owner has not provided that information to him at the present time. <br /> Schoenzeit stated one option would be to consider underground parlcing and that it appears this project <br /> will not work until the parking situation is resolved. <br /> Kempf opened the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. <br /> Rick Wood,Navarre Liquors,noted he has operated a business in this structure for approximately 28 <br /> years and that in his view it is doubtful the owner will be able to obtain the amount of parking that will be <br /> necessary to accommodate the tenants. Wood stated he does not see how the deliveries to his liquor store <br /> could be accommodated through the front entrance. Wood indicated he does have some concerns <br /> regarding the proposal. <br /> Sylvia Bertagnoli,2499 Kelly Avenue, stated she would like to ensure that the trash is kept in an enclosed <br /> structure. Bertagnoli stated in her opinion the owner is proposing too much for the site, especially given <br /> the traffic and parking situation. Bertagnoli stated the neighbors would also like to lrnow what specific <br /> tenants would be occupying the building. <br /> Richard Edwards,2480 Carman Street, stated his property adjoins this property and that the traffic and <br /> parking in this area is a problem. Edwards indicated he also has a concern with the lighting. <br /> Kempf closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. <br /> PAGE 12 <br />