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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ; <br /> July 20,2009 i <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> � <br /> (#09-3418 DENrTIS BATTY ON BEAALF OF BROOK INVESTMENT GROUP,CONTINU�D) <br /> Habib indicated they are. As part of any project,a cost analysis has been completed, and that given the <br /> current condition of the structure,the property needs to be upgraded,which he would like to do. The <br /> 5000 square foot addition is based on a cost analysis of what it would take to allow the building to <br /> survive. Habib noted the taxes in Minnesota are high and that they are forced to maximize the property as <br /> much as possible in order to make a profit on the building. <br /> Habib stated he realizes the noise in the area will likely increase with this project but that he is here to <br /> obtain the direction of the Planning Commission on his application. <br /> i <br /> Kempf commented the Planning Commission cannot simply take the economic factors into consideration <br /> and that they must consider a number of other factors. '�, <br /> Batty pointed out the location of the trees that they would like to preserve. I <br /> Kempf noted the Planning Commission does have a color depiction showing a minimal amount of trees <br /> on the site and asked whether there are additional trees on the property. � <br /> Batty indicated that drawing is only illustrating the trees they are proposing. � <br /> Chair Kempf opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. <br /> Sylvia Bertagnoli,2499 Kelly Avenue, stated they were not shown the plan that is currently before the <br /> Planning Commission and that the walkway in the back and steps have been added. i <br /> Habib stated the reason the walkway was added is to provide extra access for the liquor store in the event <br /> of a fire. Habib stated the walkway was basically the only thing that was added from the plan that was <br /> shown to the neighbors. <br /> Bertagnoli commented the neighbors are attempting to work with the applicant but that this is not the plan <br /> that they were shown. Bertagnoli stated three of the residents that live in the area are retired and are <br /> planning to live there the rest of their lives. Bertagnoli stated the location of the lower dumpster was also <br /> not depicted. , <br /> Batty stated the lower dumpster is in the same location as originally proposed. I <br /> I <br /> Bertagnoli stated she is confusing the location of the dumpster with the bowling alley. Bertagnoli <br /> indicated the applicant has promised them that the 25 trees would not be removed since the trees make up <br /> a sound barrier and a sight barrier for the neighbors. Bertagnoli asked whether the trees could be <br /> preserved and still accomplish the drainage. <br /> Habib stated there were four trees proposed to be removed to help with the parking. <br /> Bertagnoli stated she would like to see the trees remain and a limited amount of lighting on the site. <br /> Sandy Lindgren,2501 Kelly Avenue, stated protecting and preserving the trees is important to the <br /> neighbors but that they also have a concern with the limited amount of parlcing available.' Lindgren noted <br /> PAGE 14 i <br />