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MINUTES OF T13E <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 17,2010 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#10-3460 COMMONBOND COMMUNITIES,PRELIMNARY PLAT AND RPUD,CONT.) <br /> Feuss stated the two discussions points she is not comfortable with at the present time are preservation of <br /> desirable site characteristics and protection of sensitive environmental features. <br /> Rahn noted number one talks about management of surface water. Comments from the City Engineer <br /> reference the fact that retention plans require calculations to be included and that as proposed,the ponds <br /> fall short of City requirements. <br /> Curtis noted that generalized plans are all that are required at this stage of the application. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in his view the Planning Commission has identified issues with the wetlands and that <br /> the wetland delineation needs to be updated. <br /> Schoenzeit noted the Planning Commission has discussed page five of the staff report and that they have a <br /> concern with points three, four, and five. The Planning Commission has had substantial feedback that <br /> there is concern with number five. As it relates to number six,the Planning Commission and City <br /> Council may attach such conditions as they determine necessary to accomplish the purposes of City Code. <br /> Feuss stated she would like to see the plan more compliant with the City's zoning requirements to avoid <br /> the need for variances. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in his view there are a number of open issues and that the degree of the request is <br /> unlrnown and beyond what the Planning commission typically approves. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the applicant would like the Planning Commission to table their application. <br /> Novak indicated they would like it tabled. <br /> VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> (A recess was taken from 8:50 p.m.to 8:56 p.m.) <br /> 4. #10-3461 SEIDOU SALON SPA,AMENDMENT OF CODE CAAPTER 78,ARTICLE IV, <br /> DIVISION 16,8:56 P.M.—9:08 P.M. <br /> Lauren Patnode,Applicant,was present. <br /> Turner stated the applicant is proposing an amendment to Orono Code Chapter 78,Article N,Division <br /> 16,which is the B-5 zoning district regulations,to allow a therapeutic massage service as a permitted use. <br /> City Staff has added Orono Code Chapter 78,Article N,Division 12,the B-1 zoning district regulations, <br /> and Orono Code Chapter 78,Article N,Division 14,the B-3 zoning district regulations,to the proposal. <br /> The B-1 retail sales business district is intended to provide a district for businesses that supply <br /> commodities or perform a service primarily for residents in the surrounding neighborhood. The district <br /> may adjoin residential districts or other business districts which are subject to more restrictive controls. <br /> The district shall have immediate access to adequate highways and public sanitary sewer. <br /> PAGE 19 <br />