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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 18,2014 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron stated while the westerly existing lot abutting Willow Drive has no existing easements that would <br /> affect the new subdivision,the easterly existing lot contains a number of pre-existing easements which <br /> will be replaced by the new easements reflecting the new lot lines, revised wetland boundaries, new <br /> utilities, etc. In order to provide a clean slate for the new plat, it is necessary to vacate all existing <br /> easements. <br /> Notification was provided to the four public utilities which potentially have an interest in the existing <br /> easements. CenterPoint, Xcel, and CenturyLink have responded, noting no objection to the vacation. <br /> Xcel indicated they would expect to keep the service lines to the existing home at 2350 Watertown intact <br /> until that home is removed, which is not a problem. That service line is not subject to an easement. <br /> Staff recommends approval of the proposed easement vacation, subject to the following conditions: <br /> 1. The vacation shall include all existing easements within Lot 2, Block 1, Hunters Green. <br /> 2 The plat of Oliver Hill shall incorporate the replacement easements as shown within the proposed <br /> final plat drawing. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. <br /> Landgraver moved,McGrann seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 13-3637,The <br /> Broadway Group,LLC,2350 Watertown Road,vacation of existing easements,subject to Staff's <br /> recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 5. #14-3663 LAUREN PATNODE,3596 SHORELINE DRIVE, COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN <br /> REVIEW,VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RESTAURANT <br /> AND OFFFICE SERVICE USE,6:45 P.M.—7:26 P.M. <br /> Paul Johncox, on behalf of Lauren Patnode, was present. <br /> Mack stated the applicant is requesting approvals of five variances for building and parking setbacks and <br /> maximum site hard cover, a conditional use permit for a Class II Restaurant 3, a conditional use permit <br /> for professional office and service use, and site plan review for redevelopment of the building at 3596 <br /> Shoreline Drive. The one-story building housed a former cabinet shop which operated for decades and is <br /> currently vacant. <br /> The project would be done in phases. Phase I involves the remodeling of the restaurant and salon, <br /> removal of the front parking area, sidewalk improvements,new canopy over sidewalks on south and west <br /> sides, painting and new exterior building accents, and a new dining patio with grass and landscaping on <br /> the east side of the front yard. <br /> Mack displayed photographs of the existing building and parking area. Mack pointed out the two access <br /> points that currently exist. Mack noted both access points will be removed and replaced with a new <br /> access point, which will greatly improve traffic flow and safety. In addition,the substandard parking lot <br /> Page 4 of 33 <br />