11-18-1996 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 1996 • ( #10 - #2195 Genmar Industries - Continued) McConnell informed the Commission that they have never received any complaints regarding the use of "Satellites" for sanitary facilities. She indicated that the office will be served by sanitary sewer but only for use by the employees. Customers will not be allowed past a certain point in the office building, and it will be closed on Sundays. McConnell said to accommodate sanitary facilities for all customers, it would have required a larger building built toward the lake side. McConnell noted that the property has historically been used as a marina, for storage, and for retail and views the proposal as an improvement to the property. Lindquist opened the meeting to public comment. Doug Schmitt, 1475 Shoreline Drive, reported that he lives next door but across the channel from the property. He inquired if there was a difficulty in connecting to sewer. Gaffron said the property is served by sewer now noting a nearby injector station. Gaffron said connecting to sewer is not an issue noting that the sewer assessment has been paid. Lou Oberhauser indicated he was representing a neighboring property owner. He asked what would prevent the applicant from entering the rental business in relation to the slips • available. Gaffron reported that there are specific uses allowed by conditional use permit that require parking stalls. He cited examples of boat clubs, launching facilities, transient launching, charter boat port of call and caretaker houses. Permitted uses under the code include slip rental, marine sales, repair, storage, and marine fuel sales. Gaffron noted that without a review, the rental situation could happen. McConnell indicated that it was not the applicant's intent of renting any boats and noted that such a condition could be stipulated. Oberhauser said he was concerned with an increase in the commercialization of the area and intensification in use not in keeping with the residential area. It was clarified for Smith that Genmar owns the property and would lease the facilities to King's Cove for use as a marina and office space. Hawn asked for clarification on extended parking granted in the 1980's. Gaffron said the variance was granted with the understanding that the number of spaces did not include retail, and no retail was proposed at that time. McMillan asked for comment on what minor repairs would be required to the existing building. She said the building looks as if it would require major repair. McConnell said the building was in good structural condition and felt the building could be usable with only minor repair. 24