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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 16,2010 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (10-3442 DIRK NIILLER OF THE EMILY PROGRAM,2180 NORTH SHORE DRIVE,CONT.) <br /> neighbors to obtain answers to their questions and that tonight's meeting is strictly for the garage <br /> application. <br /> Schoenzeit noted there will be another public hearing at the City Council when this application is heard <br /> again. <br /> Curtis noted the next time this application will be heard will be on Monday,February 22, 2010 <br /> LaQuey stated he has issues with the garage and the traffic. The applicant has admitted there will be <br /> outpatient therapy going on. If two therapists and a physiatrist work full time in the office and they saw <br /> seven people a day,it would generate 21 outpatient visits per day. Those appointments would have <br /> specific start times, so there will not just be periodic traffic but traffic coming and going all day. <br /> Acting Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. <br /> Rice stated in her view the garage is reasonable but that she concurs with Commissioner Rahn that there <br /> may be issues with ingress and egress of the garage. <br /> Leskinen indicated she also is in agreement that the garage is reasonable and that she agrees with the <br /> comments by Commissioner Rahn regarding the access. Leskinen stated she does not have any issues <br /> with the appearance of the garage since it is nicely designed and fits in well with the character of the <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Schoenzeit recommended the garage be reoriented to allow for better access. Schoenzeit noted the <br /> neighbors will be meeting with the applicant tomorrow night and that they will also have a chance to <br /> speak before the City Council at the meeting on Monday. <br /> Feuss indicated she does not have any new comments to add. <br /> Rahn asked whether the applicant would like the application tabled or voted on tonight. Rahn stated he <br /> would have a difficult time voting on a plan that he has not seen if the applicant is interested in relocating <br /> the garage. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the residents could raise the issues discussed by the Commissioners tonight with <br /> the City Council. <br /> Miller asked if the garage could be approved conditionally upon the orientation being changed. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the Planning Commission typically does not vote on a plan that they have not seen. <br /> Miller requested the Planning Commission vote on the application as it currently is. <br /> Page 8 <br />