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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 1997 <br />• ( #5 - #2310 Dick Bury - Continued) <br />Van Zomeren reported that the applicant was asking for clarification of use in the B -5 <br />Zoning District. The applicant is proposing a showroom and office for classic cars at the <br />noted location which meets the lot area and width requirements. Bressler performed an <br />analysis of the B -5 Zoning District. Staff recommended a discussion be held for <br />clarification. If such use is found similar to that of an antique store, Staff would support <br />the application with conditions that prevent the future use of the property for a used car <br />lot. <br />Richard Bury reported he has conducted similar operations in two other locations with no <br />problems. He presented photographs of cars typical of what would be sold. He indicated <br />some newer models would also be for sale. The vast majority of the cars would be <br />located inside. Bury has another facility for storage of cars in order to rotate stock. <br />Bury said he is interested in purchasing the Bay Furniture building for such use and feels <br />the area residents would be interested in this type of vehicles. He anticipated open hours <br />to be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and possibly some Saturday <br />hours. <br />(Smith arrived at this time.) <br />Bury said he would display some cars outside during good weather conditions. No <br />repairs or restorations would occur at this location except for a possible changing of a <br />battery or the like. There would be a museum area and sales area. Bury did not feel there <br />would be any parking problems since customers appear randomly. The building would <br />have to be modified with doors to accommodate the cars and change the loading dock to a <br />ramp. <br />Lindquist asked if the property would be used as a used car lot. Bury said he employs <br />two people and most of the business would be by mail or phone. He indicated he needed <br />the outside exposure to promote the business. Lindquist asked if it would present a <br />problem if Bury could not run the property like a used car lot. Bury said he would need <br />to have 5 -6 cars outside, but it would not be a typical used car lot with the majority of <br />business conducted inside. <br />Hawn noted the parking lot accommodates nine cars. Bury said he would not overload <br />the parking area. <br />There were no public comments. <br />17 <br />