08-19-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 • ( #1 - #2158 John O'Sullivan/Grace ivan /Grace Baptist Church Property - Rezoning - Continued) Smith asked O'Sullivan what kind of energy was in the area regarding redevelopment, noting the need for funding, and whether a revitalization of the area was realistic. O'Sullivan said he couldn't speak for others but saw improvements made in businesses cause other businesses to get involved or become lost. O'Sullivan said it was a matter of individuals parting with funds. He noted Berg's involvement in redevelopment projects. The need for special financing and problems with absentee landlords were noted. Smith said she was not encouraged that there would be any beautification plans occurring without special financing available. Janet Simons reported that O'Sullivan, Rick Bloomquist of Rick's Super Valu, and herself got together and purchased holiday banners prior to getting any support from others in the area. They then sent out mailings and raised several thousand dollars. Simons said this shows a commitment by the business owners and their support. She noted that such initiatives do get the ball rolling towards improvements in the area. Peterson moved, Berg seconded, to approve the rezoning of the property at 2380 Shadywood Road to B -5 as stated with the condition that the B -5 uses be amended to delete tobacco shops under permitted uses and kennels, home and garden rental, and off - street parking under conditional uses. • Gaffron asked to review the existing B -5 areas in Navarre. This includes a block where a Dairy Queen, a vet clinic, and Lowells Auto Parts; an office building; and B -5 to the west with a furniture store and a service station. With only those B -5 districts, Gaffron said the suggested amendment to the B -5 would appear to not adversely affect those businesses already in place which was a concern to him. He asked that off - street parking be defined as there is a need for parking in the B -5 but serving some other primary use. Suggestions were of no unauthorized parking and no "for sale" parking allowed. Peterson said he feared Lord Fletchers would use the lot for parking on weekends creating more traffic to the area which Peterson would like to keep down. Gaffron recommended that the Commission recommend to Council that an amendment to the B -5 zone be pursued as a separate application from the rezoning. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. The rezoning issue will be before the Council at the meeting of August 26, 1996. ( #2) #2155 NANCY KRAUSE AND DAN HANDLIN, 3860 NORTH SHORE DRIVE AND CITY OF ORONO - SUBDIVISION OF A LOT LINE REARRANGEMENT - PUBLIC HEARING 7:45 -7:50 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicants were present. �J 6