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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 15,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> restaurant portion is not even 20 percent of their entire sales. Bernet stated the location in Maple Grove is <br /> a different concept and that the restaurant is not a real strong talking point for them because they focus <br /> primarily on baked goods. Bernet noted they would be primarily serving quiche, bagels, and bakery <br /> goods. Bernet stated in their view it would be a good addition to the community and an attraction for <br /> families. <br /> Thiesse stated he agrees it would be a benefit to the City. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the City should do what they can to make it successful. <br /> Anderst asked whether it is a bagel/coffee shop and whether they will not be offering entrees. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the Planning Commission is not looking at the menu. <br /> Anderst stated a bagel/coffee shop is one thing and a full restaurant is another thing. Anderst stated the <br /> next thing they will be asking for will be a liquor license and outdoor seating. Anderst noted they have <br /> residents right across the street on the back side. <br /> Anderst indicated he looked at this property a while back but that he could not put a restaurant there but <br /> now today they are going to put a restaurant there. Anderst stated it does not make any difference if there <br /> is liquor there or not and that in his view the rules have changed. <br /> Thiesse commented the rules have not changed. <br /> Anderst stated the City shouldn't roll over because someone is having difficulty selling the building and <br /> that in his opinion the Planning Commission should table this until the parking is figured out and what <br /> actually is going in there. <br /> Schwingler stated it is a pastry shop/production facility/retail store, and that it fits the criteria of a <br /> bagel/coffee shop. <br /> Leskinen asked whether the restaurant Mr. Anderst was going to put there was going to take up less than <br /> 1/3 of the building, which is one of the criteria. <br /> Anderst noted the kitchen, bathrooms, and storage area is not included in that calculation, which would <br /> put it way over 50 percent of the building. Anderst stated they are saying they will occupy 3,900 square <br /> feet but the kitchen is in another area. <br /> Thiesse stated the definition is no more than 50 percent of floor area should be for retail use. The food <br /> area and beverage area may not be larger than 4,000 square feet. Thiesse noted the criteria on the <br /> overhead are the four criteria that were set up to review for this bagel/coffee shop and that the applicant is <br /> proposing something that fits within those four criteria. <br /> Schwingler stated the rules have not changed. <br /> Leskinen stated they are meeting the code and that the rules are not being changed. <br /> Anderst asked if the 4,000 square feet is just for sitting. <br /> Page 13 of 21 <br />