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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 21,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Dale Richardson noted the building is sprinkled. <br /> Mary Smale stated she is the owner of Little Acorns Child Care and that they have been in business for <br /> the past 20 years. Smale stated they are required to obtain state approval on their plan and that they are <br /> here tonight to see whether Orono would allow this type of use on the property. <br /> Thiesse asked if she is comfortable with the proposed outdoor play area. <br /> Smale indicated she is. Smale stated in her view the families will love the new location and that it will be <br /> a great change for them. <br /> Landgraver asked if she has any thoughts regarding the signage. <br /> Smale stated she has not really thought about signage at this point but that it likely would be located <br /> closer to the street. Smale noted the building is pretty visible from the highway but yet set back far <br /> enough for child care. <br /> Dale Richardson stated it is his understanding the contract for the road project will be let in April and that <br /> the median should be removed sometime this year. Richardson stated the signage will probably not be <br /> done until after the road work is completed since it is likely it would need to be removed as part of that <br /> project. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. <br /> Olson stated the concerns raised by Staff are valid but that it seems like a good use for the building. <br /> Schoenzeit noted a lot of the regulations regarding daycares are controlled by the state. <br /> Thiesse stated his one concern relates to the fire hydrant in the back corner that might get fenced in. <br /> Gaffron stated Public Works will need to look at that. <br /> Richardson noted it is right on the corner. <br /> Thiesse stated if it is fenced in, it would be inaccessible in the event of a fire. Thiesse noted no accessory <br /> structures would be allowed on the property. <br /> Gaffron stated he would recommend the applicant provide a detailed site plan for how the site will be <br /> used. Gaffron stated the initial request was to see whether daycare would be allowed and that a more <br /> detailed plan would be required prior to the issuance of a conditional use permit. <br /> Thiesse stated the remote play area is somewhat of a concern, especially as the property becomes more <br /> developed. <br /> Page 6 of 32 <br />