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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,January 17,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> David Owen, 3486 Ivy Place, stated in general he can support what is being proposed,but that he would <br /> request screening along the right-of-way. The fire lane is used on a fairly regular basis. Owens concurred <br /> that this is a difficult site to work with and that the proposal is reasonable. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 9:44 p.m. . <br /> Schoenzeit stated he has a question between vegetative delineation and vegetative screening in the right- <br /> of-way and how the code supports that. <br /> Curtis stated it is part of Staff's recommendation that the vegetation be used to distinguish the applicant's <br /> property from the City's property regardless of what the Planning Commission calls it. Curtis indicates <br /> she agrees that calling it a buffer makes it more substantial,and that if the applicant is amenable to <br /> working with the neighborhood and what they propose does not prohibit the neighbors from accessing <br /> that area,that would be a good solution. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in his view vegetative delineation is important is in this case. <br /> Thiesse asked what property the screening should be located on. <br /> Curtis stated part of the intent from the City's perspective during restoration of the right-of-way is that <br /> some or the majority of the screening will happen in the right-of-way,which is how you can delineate <br /> where the right-of-way is. Curtis noted the applicants will need to submit a vegetative plan. <br /> Landgraver asked whether there is a concern with light pollution. <br /> White commented there was a person on Kelley Avenue that had a house too close to the lake. The City <br /> Council requested he use a natural pallet of colors and he wanted white. White stated the properly is so lit <br /> up at night that it looks like a gambling casino. White indicated he does not want that type of situation <br /> next door to him. <br /> Gaffron stated the lighting has to be shielded so you do not see the source of the light from off site. If the <br /> Planning Commission feels there is a connection or a nexus between the variances they are granting and <br /> the lighting,they can place conditions on the lighting. Gaffron stated in his view the Planning <br /> Commission can encourage the applicant to use limited lighting but cannot make it a condition in this <br /> situation. <br /> White commented people also construct three-story homes and then put soffit lights along the top,which <br /> generates a great deal of light. <br /> Levang asked what the status is of the proposed patio. <br /> Curtis indicated it is included in the hardcover numbers. <br /> Thiesse stated unfortunately the City is limited on what they can do as far as the lighting. <br /> White stated Staff should encourage the applicants to have limited outdoor lighting. <br /> Page <br /> 28 <br />