03-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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• • E MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 18, 1996 (44 - #21 W Erwin Smith/John O'Sullivan - Continued) Smith asked Berg what her opinion was of the project as she lives in the neighborhood. Berg said she prefers signs over the usage of other symbols, which have been used, and allowed, for limited periods of time in the neighborhood. Berg said she is concerned over the intensive use of the property but felt it was the best use of the property. She hoped the two gas stations would alleviate the need to wait for a gas pump. Mabusth asked if there was a need to have any controls on what is sold in the store. Berg said she would not want to have any controls and saw the other store setting the trend for what this store would sell. O'Sullivan said he would hope people would have a reason to visit both properties. Schroeder asked if there was any remediation of the gas tanks on the property. O'Sullivan said one tank is still in place but would be removed and replaced with a new tank. The hours of operation were discussed. Schroeder asked that the hours for operation be stipulated in the conditional use permit. With O'Sullivan's agreement, the hours for operation of the restaurant will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The store, gas, and car wash will be open between the time frames of 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight. A car wash attendant will be on duty during the hours of operation. Peterson moved, Hawn seconded, to approve Application #2107 with Staff conditions #1 - 6. The hours of operation will be from 10:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. for the restaurant, and from 5:00 a.m_ -12:00 midnight for the store/gas/car wash, which will have an attendant on duty during operation. The railing shall extend to the crosswalk. The pylons will be fixed to the pavement. The lanes will be stripped along with directional arrows. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#5) #2113 DAVID AND JEAN SAHLSTROM, 129 CHEVY CHASE DRIVE - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING -11:07 -8:19 P.M. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicants were present. Mabusth reported that the applicants were seeking approval for a side setback for a garage addition to the north side of their residence located on Chevy Chase Drive. The 1 acre zoning requires a 10' side setback. Mabusth noted that there were mature evergreens located on the lot line near where the new driveway would be located and asked the applicant what affect the installation of the driveway would have on these trees. Mrs. Sahlstrom said the trees would be left, but the Commission was concerned that the improvement would result in the destruction of these trees. W