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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,March 25,2013 7:00 o'clock p.m. (4. #13-3589 BA UER DESIGN B UILD,INC., ON BEHALF OF PINE CORNER PROPERTIES (AKA JEM)—450 OLD CRYSTAL BAYROAD NORTH—SITE PLANAPPROVAL, Continued) Levang asked what the future patio will be constructed out of. Josh Gallus indicated it will be constructed out of colored concrete or pavers. McMillan commented it is a difficult site to get all the required trees in and that the applicant has done an excellent job of screening the building with the landscaping. McMillan stated in her view they do not need to require any more than what is currently shown on the landscape plan. Levang commented the landscape plan looks very good. Printup moved,Levang seconded,to direct Staff to draft an approval resolution for Application #13-3589,Bauer Design Build,Inc.,on behalf of Pine Corner Properties(aka JEM)—450 Old Crystal Bay Road North,site plan approval. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Curtis stated a position on the Planning Commission has been vacant since Lizz Levang took office in January. Planning Commission Alternate Chris McGrann has expressed interest in serving as a full-time member. In May 2012, McGrann was appointed to the position of Planning Commissioner alternate. Jean Krogness has submitted an application and has indicated interest in serving as either a regular member or alternate member appointment. Re-appointments are needed at this time for Kevin Landgraver and Bruce Lemke as their terms expire on March 31. Both individuals have indicated an interest in being reappointed. In 2011, Staff suggested the Council consider implementing a chair and vice chair rotation policy. Planning Commissioners serve for three-year terms. Currently Loren Schoenzeit is serving as the Planning Commission Chair and Denise Leskinen is serving as the vice chair. Levang moved,Printup seconded,to reappoint Kevin Landgraver and Bruce Lemke effective April 1,2013,for a three-year term on the Planning Commission. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0. Levang asked if Staff is suggesting that Chris McGrann take the open spot. Curtis indicated Staff typically does not make recommendations for appointed positions but that he has attended a number of work sessions and has expressed interest in being appointed. McMillan asked if he has the time to devote to a full-time position. Curtis indicated he does. Levang asked if Jan Berg is interested in staying on the Planning Commission as a regular member. Curtis indicated she presently is an alternate and that she filled her terms as a full-time commissioner a number of years ago. Levang asked if she is unable to serve as a regular member. Page 5 of 10