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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 /> Thiesse asked if they have any plans to ever use the drive-through. <br /> Wilson stated there are not. Wilson stated they are attempting to limit the impact to the surrounding <br /> homes and that there is really only one house nearby who is not opposed to the proposal. Wilson noted <br /> that resident did not oppose the previous application either. <br /> Schwingler asked if they will be running a catering outfit as well. <br /> Patrick Bernet, Applicant, indicated they would be producing and distributing baked goods out of this <br /> location. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the plan is ADA compliant. <br /> Fridley stated it is and that the building is already sprinkled. <br /> Wilson indicated two ADA bathrooms will be constructed near the front and the two existing bathrooms <br /> will be for staff use. <br /> Bernet stated the bigger menu will only be offered from 5 p.m. to close and the rest of the day will be <br /> only as a cafe with a limited menu. Bernet noted approximately 2 to 5 percent of the business will be <br /> food sales. <br /> Wilson stated the gross food sales on their other stores are 2 to 3 percent of their total sales and that it is a <br /> nice amenity. <br /> Bernet stated the liquor sales would be very minimal and that they would just like to be able to offer it. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if they see it as a deal breaker if the liquor is not allowed. <br /> Bernet indicated it would not be at this time. <br /> Brad Haaf, stated he is one of the partners that owns the building and that Snyders moved out <br /> approximately seven years ago. Haaf indicated they have been aggressively marketing the site and there <br /> is not a lot of residential daytime population. Haaf commented this particular use will cater to the <br /> existing neighborhood. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. <br /> Jim Anderst, 5230 County Road 151, Minnetrista, stated he does not believe anyone has taken into <br /> consideration how Orono has always been steadfast with their ordinances and how they do not change to <br /> adopt to a new business. In addition, nobody has taken into consideration the fact that it will be a <br /> production bakery. Anderst asked how many employees there will be and how many parking stalls will <br /> be needed for customers and the production employees. Anderst stated in his view there is not enough <br /> parking. <br /> Anderst stated no one has taken into consideration how many other coffee shops and bakeries there are in <br /> the area. Anderst stated he believes Orono needs to stick to more retail and services and not a production <br /> bakery. <br /> Page 8 of 21 <br />