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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, June 9, 2008 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />___________________________________________________________________________________ <br />(6. #08-3360 BOB RITTER WITH BERKSHIRE PARTNERS, LLP, 2745 KELLEY <br />PARKWAY, Continued) <br /> <br />Bremer suggested the applicant reconsider the parking and to verify the bicycle trail issue. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated during the review of the dental office, there was discussion about having a trail <br />connection prior to constructing it and that during discussions regarding Outlot A, there was discussion <br />about whether or not the City expects a trail to be constructed on the north side of Highway 12. Gaffron <br />noted there is a trail system on the south side of Highway 12. <br /> <br />McMillan commented it would be a shame not to have a trail on the north side of Highway 12 given the <br />location of the school and that now is the time to address that issue. McMillan stated she would prefer a <br />trail over a sidewalk. <br /> <br />Gaffron stated some thoughtful planning would need to be done on the north side of Highway 12 to <br />avoid having the trail located in the bottom of the ditch. <br /> <br />White requested Staff provide the Council at their next work session with the trail plan that was <br />discussed previously for the entire area to give the Council a comprehensive view of what was <br />originally contemplated for this area. <br /> <br />Bremer stated in her view the dumpster and the height variance are not issues but that the parking will <br />need to be revisited. Bremer stated there also does not appear to be any major issues with the lighting <br />and landscaping plans. <br /> <br />Mohagen requested some flexibility on the number of parking stalls. <br /> <br />Bremer stated it would depend on the layout of the lot and that she personally does not have an issue <br />with having a few less parking stalls. <br /> <br />Turner noted the lighting levels that were included on the lighting plan were very low along the building <br />and that she did raise that as a concern with the architect. Turner noted the code does not specify a <br />minimum lighting level but that in Staff’s view there should be some additional lighting in that area. <br /> <br />Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to direct Staff to draft an approval resolution for Application <br />#08-08-3360, Berkshire Partners, LLP, 2745 Kelley Parkway, commercial site plan. VOTE: <br />Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> <br /> <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br /> <br />Rahn congratulated the Orono High School softball team for placing first in the AA state championship. <br /> <br />McMillan reported she made a trip out to Big Island and toured the construction on the new bathroom <br />facility and the school. McMillan reported that someone had disconnected the electrical panel and also <br />removed some sheetwork, but that those items were subsequently repaired. McMillan stated the new <br />dock looks very nice and recommended the City send out some thank-you’s to the many people who <br />have volunteered their time and services on this project as well as include an acknowledgement on the <br />City’s web site. <br /> <br />PAGE 8 of 10 <br />Item #02 - CC Agenda - 06/23/08 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 06/09/08 [Page 8 of 10]