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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 19,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> existed for approximately 30 years. Kujawa stated he was also made aware that the neighbors have <br /> known about that for quite some time. <br /> McGrann asked what the applicant's thoughts are regarding the number of parking stalls and if the <br /> requirement is 72 parking stalls. <br /> Gaffron stated the requirement is 72 and that there is a potential for 85 parking stalls if the triangle area <br /> across the road is included in the calculation. <br /> McGrann asked if there is any flexibility on the number of parking stalls. <br /> Kujawa stated he is open to looking at that and that one of the main issues raised over the last four years <br /> is the availability of parking. Kujawa stated the current retail boat dealer is doing more business than <br /> other dealers on the sit in the past and that they are attempting to maximize the parking. Kujawa stated <br /> they have an opportunity with this application to add parking in excess of what the City Code requires <br /> and that in his view maximizing the parking makes the most sense. <br /> Kujawa noted they will also be removing two income generating houses but that in their view it is best for <br /> the overall functionality of the site. Kujawa stated due to the commercial easement on both sides and <br /> commercial parking all around it, it would be very difficult to rent the house given the current situation. <br /> Lemke asked what type of surface the parking lot would have. <br /> Kujawa stated the majority of the marina parking lots in the area are gravel but that they will be looking at <br /> asphalt at some point. Kujawa stated they do have to take the costs into account at this point since they <br /> did just purchase the properties. Kujawa stated he did speak about the different pervious surfaces that <br /> would be allowed with the Watershed District and the LMCD. <br /> Kujawa noted currently behind the houses there are parking spots right up to the lot line, which has <br /> basically been sanctioned by the lease, and that will all be moved back under this proposal. Kujawa <br /> stated he understands the concerns of the residential homeowner next to a commercial site. <br /> Lemke asked what he envisions for winter use of the site. <br /> Kujawa stated he envisions storage of boats during the winter as is currently occurring and that it is fairly <br /> normal for marinas to have boat storage. Kujawa noted boat storage is not their core business but that <br /> they have made a substantial investment in the property and that they will be looking at ways to recoup <br /> some of their costs. <br /> Landgraver noted there were six items listed by Staff that the site plan should address, and asked what <br /> steps will be done relating to stormwater management. Landgraver asked if additional information will <br /> be forthcoming on those items. <br /> Kujawa indicated they will be providing additional information and that the Watershed District has best <br /> management practices relating to the fuel that they will be incorporating into their business. Kujawa <br /> noted they would have to comply with the Watershed District and the LMCD's recommendations and <br /> requirements for the site. <br /> Page 15 of 31 <br />