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MINUTES OF THE � <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMIVIISSION MEETING � <br /> July 20,2009 ; <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. , <br /> (#09-3418 DENIVIS BATTY ON BEHALF OF BROOK INVESTMENT GROUP,CONTINUED) <br /> Kelly Avenue does not allow on sireet parlcing,which could result in motorists turning down their road <br /> and turning around. <br /> � <br /> Lindgren expressed a concern with the increased amount of traffic on County Road 15 that could result <br /> from this project. Lindgren indicated she has almost been hit twice by cars exiting Lund's,and that this <br /> project will only increase the traffic in the area. i <br /> Lindgren noted that her husband did send an e-mail to the City today, and asked whether that was <br /> available. ' <br /> � <br /> Batty noted Planner Turner did forward a copy of the e-mail to him. ' <br /> Kempf stated the letter is from Brent Lindgren,2501 Kelly Avenue, and basically states that this <br /> application does not address the increased traffic,water quality issues,proposed loss of trees and green <br /> space. The developer has failed to address the lighting issues with the bowling alley and that they have <br /> concerns with them addressing the issues with this application. Mr.Lindgren also expressed concerns <br /> with the appearance of the building and increased noise. He agrees with the recommendations of Staff <br /> and feels the application should be denied. <br /> Dick Edwards,2480 Carman Stxeet, stated they were thanldul when the old bowling alley ceased <br /> operations since it eliminated some of the problems they have experienced with this property. The <br /> biggest issue relates to the noise that would be generated by the increased traffic and patrons coming to <br /> the site. Edwards stated he would also like to see the trees remain. I <br /> Chuck Nadler,2509 Kelly Avenue, stated in his view the applicant has attempted to do his best to design <br /> a building to fit this piece of property but that he has a concern given the size of the proposed building <br /> and the number of variances that are being requested. Nadler indicated his major concern deals with the <br /> traffic flow and that the traffic flow in this area is already difficult given the layout of the streets,which <br /> will only be compounded by the expansion of this shopping center. <br /> Nadler stated whenever he has presented an application to a city,he attempts to address the issues raised <br /> by the Planner and that he understands the concerns of the neighbors regarding the trees and landscaping. <br /> Nadler stated he would prefer to have less landscaping in order to address the safety issues that exist and <br /> recommended that a traffic study be undertaken to ensure that it will be a safe situation. <br /> Ward Edwards, 2474 Carman Street, stated he has resided in this area since 1994,and that he is in <br /> agreement with the concerns raised by the neighbors. Edwards stated the trees are important in shielding <br /> the neighbors from the noise and lights that will be generated from the property. Edwards also expressed <br /> a concern with patrons drinldng on the property. ; <br /> Batty stated the stairway connecting the two levels was incorporated based on the request of City Staff, <br /> and that in working with the City Engineer,it appears that the retaining walls could be eliminated at the <br /> southeast corner of the property. With the elimination of the retaining walls,additional landscaping could <br /> be incorporated into the plan. As it relates to the monument sign,the position of the sign is dictated by <br /> the City's ordinance and they are limited in where it can be located. They do not feel the sign will have a <br /> i <br /> �,i <br /> i <br /> PAGE 15 ' <br />