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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday March 13,2017 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 12. #17-3903 ALEX UGORETS,2520 SHADYWOOD ROAD,SKETCH PLAN—Continued- <br /> Barnhart indicated the applicant has a number of photographs he would like to show as part of his <br /> presentation but that this aerial picture depicts the building from the front with three stories and a <br /> penthouse. A flat roof building is proposed,which is different than most residential structures in town, <br /> but the Planning Commission indicated they are comfortable with the flat roof, citing the fact that a <br /> number of commercial buildings in Navarre have flat roofs. Barnhart stated a flat roof may also appeaz to <br /> be less massive. <br /> Barnhart displayed a view of the building from the wetland. From the back the building does appear to <br /> be 5.5 stories with the penthouse level. Barnhart noted the penthouse does not cover the entire upper <br /> level of the building. Barnhart displayed a number of sketches depicting the proposed building on the site <br /> from different angles. <br /> The Planning Commission reviewed a number of issues and indicated they were comfortable with the <br /> density. In addition,the Planning Commission discussed the height and recognized that Orono has <br /> historically stood firm on three stories. Last summer the City adjusted the height limitation to not be <br /> calculated on the number of stories but rather calculated on the actual height elevation. From a height <br /> standpoint,this project will likely be a PUD and the City will have some flexibility on the height. <br /> The Planning Commission also talked about fire safety and the expectation that Fire Code would be met. <br /> It is Staffls expectation that some sort of driveway will be required around the back of the building to <br /> meet Fire Code but that Staff will defer to the Fire Chief on those issues. <br /> One of the comments that the Planning Commission noted was the residential homes will be the most <br /> impacted from a visual standpoint based on the proximity of the building to the homes. There is a large <br /> wetland that separates the property and impacts the property owner's ability to develop the entire site. <br /> The developer has provided some sketches to illustrate the separation between the proposed building and <br /> the residential area. <br /> Crosby noted the people on Lydiard will also be impacted. <br /> Barnhart stated it is likely there will be some type of development on this site and that the question is <br /> what is the most appropriate. The site is currently guided for mixed use,which could either be business <br /> use or an apartment building. <br /> Crosby asked whether this area could be developed as single-family homes. <br /> Barnhart stated the Comprehensive Plan would need to be amended and that the site is currently guided <br /> for 6 to 15 units per acre. When the Comprehensive Plan amendment was approved for Shadywood <br /> Villas,the density on this site was increased. <br /> Seals asked how many acres the site consists of. <br /> Barnhart stated to his knowledge it is approximately three acres of upland. Barnhart stated the applicant <br /> is proposing 15 units per acre. <br /> Page 14 of 32 <br />