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MINUTES OF THE � <br /> ORONO PLANNING CONIlVIISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 21,2011 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Thiesse asked whether the signage is okay for this site. <br /> Gozola indicated the signage will need to meet City Code requirements. The applicant is proposing some <br /> signage along Highway 12 and some wall signage. Those plans have not yet been provided. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. <br /> Landgraver asked if there is an issue with having 20 to 30 feet wrapped boats that close to the street and <br /> whether that changes the nature of the industrial zone. <br /> Schoenzeit noted what is being proposed passes code. <br /> Gozola recommended that if there are any additional conditions the Planning Commission would like to <br /> add,they should be added now. t <br /> Levang stated she would like to have the Planning Commission considering requiring the boat storage to <br /> be located toward the rear. Levang commented she does have a concern with the appearance of the site. <br /> Landgraver stated the height of an RV is probably the maximum height. <br /> Gozola asked whether it is possible on the southern portion of the fence near the building to amend that <br /> island to add some tall growing vegetation that would screen the vehicles parked on that side of the <br /> building. <br /> McCann,stated the restriction is the existing medians. If they go back and remove curbs and bituminous <br /> pavement,it could be a problem since it may impact the drainage. McCann indicated they could look at <br /> that area again to see if additional landscaping will fit in that area. <br /> Seeland stated from a traffic standpoint,the building will provide a screen from Highway 12. There is <br /> also another building to the east of the storage area that would also screen the site. <br /> Casey Hankinson stated if you look on the site plan,this is a 96,000 square foot building and it is very <br /> deep. , <br /> Landgraver stated in his view the taller vehicles should be located further back. <br /> Thiesse asked how things would be covered and whether there would be makeshift covers utilized. <br /> Thiesse commented the facility in Mound looks nice. <br /> McCann stated the majority of the motor homes are stored in a heated or enclosed space. The majority of <br /> the boats are getting professionally shrink-wrapped. Due to the economy,there are a number of empty <br /> warehouses and people are taldng advantage of them. <br /> Seeland stated a big part of what they sell is the easy accessibility. <br /> Page 8 <br />