09-16-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1996 ( #2 - Zoning Amendment - Continued) Lindquist brought up the issue of drive -thru versus fast food. Hawn responded that she was not prepared to define what fast food is or is not. Stoddard said he preferred the conditional use because of such problems with definitions. Smith said there could be a concern with an applicant not understanding why such a conditional use could not be allowed and eliminating the use would eliminate the possibility of such a future problem. Lindquist suggested Staff review what other cities have done in order to gain ,a. better definition of fast food if the issue was indeed fast food versus drive -thru. Lindquist suggested tabling the matter and scheduling a work session. Smith said she was also concerned with increased traffic. Gaffron noted that hours of operation and signage might also be issues of concern. Callahan reminded the Commission that the moratorium on Hwy 12 was scheduled to end on October 28, and the committee would prefer to have an amendment adopted or action taken prior to that date. Gaffi-on said a work session could be scheduled prior to the next Planning Commission meeting and further review could then be conducted at the October Planning Commission meeting. Schroeder asked to see a review of the issue of traffic versus uses. • Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to table review of the B -6 District. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. Schroeder moved, Smith seconded, to table the review of the B -5 District subject to a complete review of the B -1 thru B -5 Districts. A study could occur at a later date with further direction from the Council. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. ACTION ITEMS ( #3) #2169 MICHAEL RENARD, 1185 TONKAWA ROAD - RENEWAL VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING 7:08 -7:30 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. The Applicant was present, along with Builder, Tom Betz.