08/19/2013 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,August 19 2013 6:30 o'clock p.m. Landgraver stated it appears that parking is adequate. Thiesse stated parking appears to be adequate based on the usage but not on the code. Schoenzeit stated he is not saying the parking matches the code requirements but common sense says that it is sufficient. Thiesse asked whether the hours of operation would be required to be submitted. Landgraver stated that would be imperative in this situation and in his view the restaurant hours should be more restrictive than the saloon. Landgraver noted the other unknowns are complaints regarding the Narrows Saloon and ADA issues. Landgraver indicated the Planning Commission will be tabling the request to allow the applicant time to submit the following materials: a lighting plan in terms of the outdoor seating area, a specific proposal on the hours of operation for the steak house, a detailed plan for the outdoor dining area, landscaping plan, description of the proposed signage, a review by Staff of ADA requirements and previous complaints of noise, specifics on the dumpster location, and verification of adequate bathroom facilities. Landgraver stated once that information is obtained, the application could come back before the Planning Commission. Landgraver asked if there is any time limitation on that. Gaffron noted there is a 120-day total review period and that October 6 is the current deadline, which could be extended if necessary. Landgraver asked if the applicant understands what the next steps are. Anderst indicated he understands. Landgraver moved, Schoenzeit seconded, to table Application #13-3615,James Anderst on behalf of Narrows,LLC,d/b/a Orono Liquors, 3384 and 3386 Shoreline Drive, Conditional Use Permit for Restaurant Use. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. 4. #13-3617 WILLIAM AND CYNTHIA BOWMAN, 450 WILLOW DRIVE SOUTH, VARIANCE,7:28 P.M.—7:35 P.M. William Bowman, Applicant, was present. Curtis stated the applicant is requesting a side yard setback variance for a deck. The property consists of .58 acres and is located in the RR-1B District. It is bordered by larger lots and open space. In 2011,they received a variance to construct an addition to their home 25 feet from the south side lot line where a 30- foot setback is required. Additionally, they have purchased the west 15 feet of Outlot A on the east, which adds 15 feet to the rear of their property. In June the applicants received a permit to construct a 10' x 12' deck on the northeastern corner of the house. The 10' x 12' deck met the required setbacks. The applicants are now requesting approval for a 16' x 18' deck off the dining room on the rear of the home which requires a side setback variance to allow the new deck to be located 25 feet from the south Page 8 of 28