07/19/2010 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,July 19,2010 _ 6:30 o'clock p.m. M1 (#10-3471 TERRY SCHNEIDER,WOODHII.,L SENIOR COTTAGES OF NAVARRE, � 2525 SHADYWOOD ROAD,CONTINUED) Schneider stated the Supreme Court ruling basically said that the standard that has been used for the past 25 years relating to reasonable use is probably the right standard but that the wording in the state statute does not say reasonable use. Schneider noted there are a number of groups that are contemplating different code language that can be used by the cities when reviewing variance requests. Kang asked if the Planning Commission should be considering rezoning for the parcel that is currently zoned LR-1B. Schneider indicated they are not requesting rezoning with this application. Turner indicated that is not part of this application. The applicant as part of the site plan application is required fo show possible future building sites on the property. Kang asked how many residents are anticipated. Schneider stated there would be a maximum of 12 residents on each side and that there likely will be 20 to 21 residents total. Feuss asked if the units will be rented or owned. ' Schneider stated they would be renting the unit and paying for the service component. There will be staff available 24 hours a day. Schneider displayed the building materials being proposed for the building. Kang asked how the parking needs are determined for a facility of this type. Turner indicated the parking was based on some research done by the applicant and that Staff accepted those assumptions in determining the necessary parking spaces. . Kang noted as it relates to vehicular and pedestrian movement,the rezoning would alter the character of the site such that it would not be compatible with the surrounding area. Turner stated that would need to be addressed at the time the rezoning is requested. Chair Kang opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Julie Lonigan,2565 Lydiard Avenue, stated she is concerned with the overall size of the proposed building, especially as it relates to the size of the church on the adjoining property. The proposed building is approximately twice as big as the church,and if a second structure is eventually constructed, that would amount to a significant amount of massing. Lonigan also expressed a concern regarding the . elevation of the building,the drainage and how that will work on the site. Lonigan also asked how many staff people will be on hand at a given time. . PAGE 4 _ � . .