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Request for Council Action continued Page 7 October 23, 1996 #2128 Orono Ice Arena, Inc., 1025 Old Crystal Bay Road North Applicant's architect has submitted final building plans to the Metropolitan Council for determination of the exact number of SAC units. The City has received no final estimate as of this writing. Applicant has been advised that they will be charged sewer and water connection charges based on the number of SAC units. Per the 1996 fee schedule, a combined sewer and water unit connection charge will be $8,490. As already noted above, recent engineering studies have confirmed that there is adequate capacity within existing downstream sewer lines to maintain wastewater from this facility. Metropolitan Council has approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment #6 on October 24, 1996. The City will formally adopt Comprehensive Plan Amendment #6 via resolution at their October 28th meeting. Applicant is aware that they will have to extend existing sewer and water lines to the north to achieve sewer and water service. Landscaping/Fencing/Signage/Exterior Lighting Review Exhibit S, the landscaping and planting schedule was approved by the Planning Commission although applicant has agreed to work with the property owner to the immediate west to determine location of additional plantings. Applicant has advised that additional plantings have been added to landscape plan and will present the amended landscape plan at your meeting. Mr. Engebretson has confirmed that he has heard no further from Gerry Timm, resident to immediate west, concerning fencing or plantings. Signage was of concern for neighbors and Planning Commission members who wanted adequate signage locating the new facility at this site. The only signage proposed by applicant are the two wall signs on the east and north side of structure. Planning Commission members questioned the need for a temporary sign at the intersection of Old Crystal Bay Road and County Road 6 to alert out-of-town visitors to the location of the facility. Applicant had advised of the school's plan for a revamping of all signage on the school campus and that the ice arena facility was to be included. The applicant will seek approval of the signage area variance as proposed. The applicant advises that all lighting will be shielded downward and away from the adjacent residential properties and public roadway. A detailed lighting plan will be provided with the building plan and will meet all required standards of the municipal code. Lighting will be provided adjacent to wall signs and in parking lots.