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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 27,1998 <br />( #19) PRELIMINARYREVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT- DRAFT <br />AMENDMENT - continued <br />Flint suggested adding some green space requirements to the industrial zoning district. This may <br />be important for new development and could increase value. Jabbour agreed. He explained that <br />property could be marketed for a higher level of use with a park -like environment, similar to <br />Opus, and may increase property values.. <br />White stated that he was concerned with the existing building since it was designed for the <br />purpose of heavy manufacturing. If the property were vacant, the issues would be different. <br />Flint asked about the size of the building. White responded that it takes up about 3 acres. Flint <br />responded that someone who wanted the larger 20 acre piece could be attracted because of the <br />size of the property. <br />White confirmed that his property has not been actively marketed for sale. <br />Van Zomeren asked what improvements had been made to the building, and what makes the <br />building desirable for heavy manufacturing. White explained that the floor thickness, available <br />power, high ceilings and overhead cranes are conducive to heavy manufacturing. <br />Kelley commented that the market may dictate that heavy manufacturing may not work in this <br />particular area, and the building may be a "dinosaur ". <br />White stated that they have not been actively marketing the building since 1996. Some needed <br />improvements and repairs were completed. They were also waiting for a decision from a brother <br />who was considering moving a manufacturing operation to the VCI location. <br />Kelley thought there would be a point when the property owners would have to change their <br />plan. White stated that he had signed a 6 month listing agreement and hopes to find a renter in <br />that time. He noted that they are not landlords by choice and would be open to selling the <br />property if approached with a reasonable offer. <br />Kelley suggested that Moorse work on the industrial zoning district code to remove the offensive <br />uses and remove the moratorium. <br />Flint requested that the City continue to work on a light industrial zoning district. <br />0 <br />18 0 <br />