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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANIVING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 21,2009 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> hardcover like Orono and that the cost to do the gravel parking area in pervious pavers would be <br /> extremely high and that in her view they cannot afford to do that. <br /> Kempf commented the parking area is not aesthetically pleasing near the lake. <br /> Leesa Anderson stated the road is not a standard size road and that the parking areas help with the flow of <br /> traffic on the roadway. Approximately four cars can be parked in that area. <br /> Kempf noted this properiy also has a large garage. Kempf suggested the applicants consider reducing the <br /> size of the gravel parking area. <br /> Morris asked whether the Planning Commission would be in favor of a gutter system. <br /> Kempf stated he would leave his motion as is. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the Planning Commission as part of any application looks at the property overall and <br /> what steps can be taken by the applicant to reduce the hardcover. <br /> Leesa Anderson stated it was recommended at the last meeting that the hardcover be reduced below 35 <br /> percent,which is what they did, and now they are being told something else. <br /> Kang stated the Commission looks at the applications on an individual basis and that the Commission <br /> needs to look at all possible options. <br /> Leesa Anderson stated one other option would be to petition the city to install a storm water drain in their <br /> area,which is costly, and that they have attempted to handle it on their own. Anderson noted that runoff <br /> never goes across the parking area. <br /> Kang commented the Planning Commission does appreciate the steps the applicants have taken to handle <br /> the water runoff and that they are looking at any other possible solutions that can be reached to deal with <br /> the hardcover. Kang stated one option could be reducing the width of the walkways. <br /> Leesa Anderson stated the walkways consist of limestone with dirt in between them and that the <br /> walkways are three feet wide. <br /> Leslcinen noted the wood sidewalk is being eliminated and asked whether that walkway will be replaced. <br /> Leesa Anderson stated they are constructing the new walkway out of pervious pavers. <br /> Schoenzeit commented that safety also has to be taken into consideration as people come around that <br /> corner. <br /> Schwingler noted he was not in attendance at the last meeting and that the minutes reflect that the main <br /> issue was the amount of hardcover,with the goal to reduce it below 35 percent. Schwingler commented <br /> this is a difficult property to work with. <br /> Kempf withdrew his motion. <br /> Page 6 <br />