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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 1998 ( #8 - #2326 Orono Development - Continued) . Kelley asked about drainage. He noted the pond elevation is lower than that of the building. He was informed that tiling would be installed underground to collect the water and transport it to the pond. Sepena indicated where the piping would be located. Kelley asked about lighting. He is concerned with its impact on the neighboring properties. Gaffron displayed the lighting plan. Dillon said they would work with Staff to satisfy the needs of the businesses and neighborhood. Kelley asked that directional lighting be used to reflect away from the neighbors. Kelley was informed that while their insurance company may desire exterior lighting 24 hours a day, the issue would be studied. Dillon noted that the expense of lighting is also a concern. Dillon indicated the light choices made meet standard requirements. Sepena showed the locations of the four light poles on the site plan. Additional lights would be placed over the doorways. Kelley asked what type of poles would be used for the lighting. He was informed that the style is a 20' shoebox with a single head bulb. Kelley asked the applicant to consider putting the light pole indicated on the other side of the building and angle it towards the building to shelter the light away from the residential area. Dillon agreed to study the lighting issue noting the same concerns were expressed at the Planning Commission level. Kelley asked the hours of operation. Dillon said the bank would have typical banking hours. The coffee shop would open around 6:30 -7:00 a.m. and close between 10 -11:00 . p.m. The bagel shop would open somewhat later. There would be limited hours of operation on Sundays. Kelley asked if the applicant would allow a 24 hour operation. Dillon said he did not believe that type of business would be attracted to this site. Kelley asked about snow storage. Dillon said some snow could be moved to the pond area but the majority would be hauled off site. Jabbour indicated that the landscape architect asked that the applicant proceed carefully with their lighting plan. Jabbour asked if there was a glare ordinance on lighting. Gaffron said the ordinance requires that the source of the light not be visible outside of the property. He believed the shoe -box style would address that concern. Peterson said she continued to have reservations about the minimal parking setback. Goetten said she appreciated the concerns for a possible upgrade of CoRd 19 in the future but was concerned with the loss of parking if the Planning Commission recommendation was approved. Peterson noted the amount of parking cannot be reduced. Gaffron indicated the parking allotment was three spaces over the requirement. He saw no area where the driving space could be reduced. A change in parking would change the marketability of the building and require a totally new set of plans. Jabbour said a plan for a taller building would not be preferred. 12