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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 <br />0 ( 91 - #2158 John O'Sullivan/Grace Baptist Church Property - Rezoning - Continued) <br />Smith asked Gaffron if there was any way to place limits on the permitted uses short of <br />amendment of the B -5 permitted use list in the comprehensive plan. Gaffron reviewed the <br />permitted uses noting there would likely not be any record shops today but a video or CD <br />store is possible. No pet shops exist in Navarre but a vet clinic does, and tobacco shops <br />are not too commonplace. Gaffron said many of the permitted and conditional uses fit in a <br />neighborhood setting. Gaffron said if there was concern with a use for the property under <br />the permitted use list, the B -5 zoning would have to be amended. It was noted that as the <br />ordinance now stands, any of the permitted uses could occur. Peterson voiced concern <br />with a conditional use of off - street parking. <br />Hawn said she saw the issue as whether to approve the B -5 as it stands and encourage the <br />review. She did not see any of the permitted uses as being obnoxious and any concern <br />with a conditional use would have to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Hawn <br />noted from letters received from the neighbors, they are in favor of and want the <br />development, are frustrated with the site as it stands and would be gratified by an upscale <br />building in the neighborhood. <br />Peterson noted that he has seen only 2 applications in 5 years for this property in its <br />zoning as residential adding that this developer was the first person to come forward <br />. asking to change the zoning. <br />Stoddard commented on a concept brought forward last month of a Navarre beautification <br />program, which would be different than that of long term zoning. He noted the last study <br />was done in the 1980's and the determination made that involvement from the business <br />owners would be necessary to accomplish anything. Stoddard said he lives close to the <br />area, attended the public meeting hearing favorable comments towards the proposal, and is <br />open to reviewing the permitted use. <br />Peterson said he sees the development as a catalyst for redevelopment of the Navarre area. <br />Berg said the development is long over due and lends itself to setting a standard of what <br />can be done in the area. She also lives in the area and noted its need for improvement. <br />Lindquist said the property was troubled with the church sitting there; and with the <br />application in front of the Commission, he saw the need to deal with it at this time. <br />0 <br />