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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 19 2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the lack of handicap accessibility would adversely affect this application. <br /> Gaffron indicated Staff would need to speak with the building inspector to determine if it would be <br /> possible to have that area available for special events. <br /> Schoenzeit asked when that review would be done. <br /> Gaffron stated in his view it would need to occur prior to final action on the conditional use permit. <br /> Thiesse pointed out developing a commercial space without handicap accessibility will be rather difficult. <br /> McGrann stated anything done to the outside of the building will be an improvement, but if there is <br /> outside dining at 10:00, 11:00 at night,there may be issues with the neighbors regarding noise and <br /> lighting. <br /> Schoenzeit commented lighting at that time of the day would be a potential issue but noted the outdoor <br /> dining season is rather limited in Minnesota. <br /> Gaffron stated the only information he has concerning the lighting is that the applicant is proposing <br /> downcast lighting but there has been no discussion regarding the hours for the outdoor dining area. <br /> Gaffron stated the view of the neighbors of the eating area is probably not an issue and in his view the <br /> noise generated from the outdoor dining area will also not be an issue. <br /> Schoenzeit asked whether the neighbors on Lyric Avenue were notified of this application. <br /> Gaffron stated every property owner within 350 feet were given notice of the hearing and that potentially <br /> there are no houses located within that area. Gaffron noted according to Exhibit M, there were a handful <br /> of residences that were notified of the hearing. <br /> Landgraver asked whether Commissioner Schoenzeit is proposing that the notice area be widened. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if the use is being expanded, it would be nice to have additional public feedback. <br /> Landgraver noted the last application generated a considerable amount of interest from the surrounding <br /> neighbors and tonight there has been none. <br /> Landgraver asked whether the Planning Commission can request the notice area be widened. <br /> Gaffron noted it is not required and that he would like the City Attorney to weigh in on the issue. <br /> Landgraver commented it is a worthy point but that it may not be the role of the Planning Commission to <br /> require that. <br /> Landgraver stated according to his list,there needs to be a lighting plan, a signage plan, clarity on the <br /> hours of operation, and more detailed plans for the dining area. <br /> Schwingler stated as it relates to Point No. 3, the increase in structural coverage from 38.6 to 39.1 percent <br /> is a non-event given the improvements being made to the site. <br /> Page 7 of 28 <br />