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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, April 16, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. Oakden stated the City Clerk manages all the licenses, but since this will be a conditional use permit, conditions can be set to be reviewed. Oakden stated to her knowledge there are some standards to revoke a kennel license. Lemke stated he is concerned about the amount of parking but noted the applicants are amenable to increasing it. Oakden suggested the Planning Commission request proof of parking, and if complaints are received, the applicants could perhaps add parking in the future. Landgraver asked what parking was required for The Woofington. Oakden stated it was four spaces and then one space for every 500 square feet in excess of 1,000 square feet of building, which is what the Code reads. Oakden noted the parking has actually been made stricter since The Woofington was approved. Thiesse asked if they only require one more parking space. Oakden indicated that is correct, and if the main building is only counted, they would be required to have five. If the accessory building is included, they would require seven, which leaves them one short. Libby stated he is less concerned about the parking. Libby noted this is conjecture, but that they might be talking about 100 trips a day in and out, with a lot of it going out onto County Road 15, which leads into Navarre. Libby stated the Navarre area has some traffic management problems. Thiesse agreed that there are issues with traffic. Landgraver noted this is zoned for commercial and that he does not know how to evaluate the parking. Landgraver stated it looks like there is ample space to add parking if necessary. Thiesse stated it would be in the applicants' best interests to have sufficient parking for their clients. Erickson commented the closure of the second driveway is a plus. Thiesse asked if the restriping of the parking lot is a request. Oakden stated it would be in their best interests to do so, and if it is removed, the area would be restored to grass. Thiesse asked if the Watershed requirements are being met. Oakden stated Staff has been in discussions with the Watershed District and that Staff will incorporate any written comments received from the MCWD, but during the discussions no red flags were raised. Landgraver recommended the applicants put together a statement outlining the business hours and staff level for the City Council.