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, <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,August 9,2004 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS—Roland Jurgens,Representative <br /> Jurgens stated he did not have any comments pertaining to the items on tonight's <br /> agenda,but requested a joint work session be scheduled between the Planning <br /> Commission and the City Council to discuss the moratorium. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> None <br /> ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT <br /> 5. #02-2843 PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES OF ORONO,2765 KELLEY <br /> � PARKWAY—PUD AMENDMENT FOR WALL SIGN <br /> Gaffron stated Orono Dental Care is requesting a sign permit to allow a wall sign on the <br /> southeast wall of the Orono Professional Properties building in addition to the existing <br /> 12' 8"monument sign which was previously approved by the Council. Orono Dental Care <br /> is requesting a 7' 11"wide, 6' tall internally illuminated wall sign. Gaffron noted the <br /> wall sign, along with the existing monument sign,will total less than the ma�cimum sign square <br /> footage allowed for this property in the B-6 District. Staff recommends approval of the PUD <br /> amendment. <br /> Dr. Karl Berg noted the sign would be located on the southeast side of the building rather than <br /> the northwest side as originally proposed. <br /> Murphy stated he was recently in this area during the nighttime hours and had noticed that the <br /> night lights on this building are white in color. Murphy commented that the majority of the <br /> night lights currently in the City are amber lights,which in his opinion are aesthetically more <br /> pleasing than the white lights. Murphy inquired what the rationale is for having amber lights <br /> versus white lights, and suggested the City look at requiring the night lights throughout the City <br /> be more uniform. <br /> McMillan commented she prefers white lights and questioned whether the lighting at this <br /> site should be pointed more downward rather than outward. <br /> Berg stated he has questioned the architect concerning the lighting on the building and was <br /> informed that they do comply with the City's lighting regulations. <br /> City Administrator Moorse noted the City would soon be installing a number of lights along <br /> Kelley Parkway and that a quick review of this situation would be necessary if any changes <br /> are to be made to the color of the lights. Moorse indicated he is unaware of what color lighting <br /> has been chosen along Kelley Parkway and would check on the situation. <br /> Roland Jurgens,Planning Commission,stated there are two types of night lights available, <br /> a mercury vapor light and a high pressure sodium light. Jurgens stated the high pressure <br /> sodium lights,which are amber in color, are more efficient. <br /> PAGE 3 <br />