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MINUTES OF TIiE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 20,2009 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Kempf stated in his view what is being proposed requests too much massing on the lot and that the <br /> parking situation will need to be addressed. Kempf stated the City has discussed a long-term vision for <br /> this area and that in this opinion this proposal does not fit in with that vision. Kempf commented that <br /> screening and landscaping on this lot needs to be incorporated into the plan and that the issue with the <br /> deliveries also needs to be addressed. <br /> ' Kang stated in her view the size of the addition is troublesome and that she would prefer to see a smaller <br /> size addition in more natural colors. <br /> Rahn stated he also would like to see some more green space and that the parking issue should be <br /> addressed first. <br /> Schwingler concurred that the parking situation does need to be addressed and that the size of the building <br /> is too large for the lot. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 7. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS NOVEMBER 24,2008,AND DECEMBER 8,2008 <br /> Schwingler stated he attended the January 12�'City Council meeting and reported that Sheriff Stanek <br /> addressed the council on the amount of crime in the area. Stanek had indicated that the amount of violent <br /> crimes in the area has decreased for the past two years. Schwingler noted that the bowling center <br /> application was tabled,with the applicant being requested to provide some additional documentation. <br /> 8. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Gaffron noted that he has received some interest from parties outside of Orono inquiring about the City's <br /> Comprehensive Plan and that the City Council will need to address the issue of density in the City. <br /> Gaffron noted the Stonebay residents have formed a quasi-independent homeowner's association and are <br /> hoping to deal with some maintenance issues that they have been experiencing. <br /> Bennett inquired how many of the condo units have been sold in the building on the next lot to Stonebay. <br /> Gaffron indicated it is his understanding that only two units out of 57 units have been sold. Gaffron <br /> stated he would have more of the Comprehensive Plan ready for review by the Planning Commission at <br /> their next work session. <br /> 9. SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ON <br /> JANUARY 26,2009,AND FEBRUARY 9,2009 <br /> January 26, 2009—Tess Rice <br /> February 9,2009—Jaye Ann Bennett <br /> PAGE 13 <br />