10-21-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 21, 1996 • There were no public comments. Hawn moved, Smith seconded, to approve Application 92185 for hardcover variance with no net increase. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. ( #12) ZONING AMENDMENT B -5/B -6 - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING - 10:14 -10:20 P.M. This application is a continuation of the public hearing on the Zoning Amendment for the B -5 and B -6 Zoning Districts. The changes in the amendment are a result of a September 27 work session. Mabusth asked if there were any questions. Hawn, who was not in attendance at the work session, asked for clarification pertaining to permitted uses. She cited the example of allowing a sit -down restaurant, but not a drive - thru restaurant. Hawn asked what Orono's viewpoint was in respect to serving alcohol in an upscale cuisine restaurant. Schroeder responded that it would require a future amendment of the code. The exclusion is drive thrus would not be allowed under conditional uses either. McMillan inquired if there were any liquor restaurants in Orono. Mabusth said the only one would be Jimmy's Lounge. Mabusth said a Class I restaurant with on -sale liquor • would require a conditional use permit as well as a liquor license. Schroeder alluded to page 1, under Discussion, item #l, where a Class I restaurant is described as a sit down restaurant with no liquor or live entertainment and inquired if liquor was not allowed. Mabusth said the definition came from the existing code. t It was decided that all of the business uses should be revisited and reviewed to consider further changes during this upcoming year. Schroeder moved, McMillan seconded, to recommend approval of the draft ordinance. Vote: Ayes 6, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS ( #13) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1996, CHARLES SCHROEDER Schroeder noted no conflicts with decisions made by the Council on zoning issues. 20