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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 <br /> (#18 -#2327 Orono Development Continued) <br /> Tom Dillon, Orono Development, and Mike Sepena, the General Contractor, were <br /> present. Dillon reported that the 11,000 s.f neighborhood service facility is intended for <br /> neighborhood use. He feels the coffee and bagel sales would be similar to that of a <br /> tobacco sales business and should be a conditional use as noted by candy, ice cream, etc. <br /> shops. Dillon noted the use must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan to enhance <br /> the site and community. He said he has spoken with business owners who agreed with <br /> their goals for the property. Dillon felt the coffee and bagel shop could share space. The <br /> pizza sales would be take-out only. The hours of operation would be consistent with the <br /> neighborhood. He does not feel traffic would increase. Dillon said he agrees with <br /> recommendations made by staff for an amendment to allow the use as a conditional use, <br /> which he feels is appropriate to the neighborhood and consistent with the Comprehensive <br /> Plan. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Schroeder asked if the applicant was proposing all three uses. Dillon said they needed to <br /> know what uses would be allowed in order to approach perspective occupants. <br /> Gaflron explained for McMillan the differences between Class I and Class II Restaurants <br /> • referencing page 2 of the memo. Gaffron noted that the definitions may not apply today. <br /> Dillon said he did not feel the use fit either one of these definitions. <br /> Lindquist asked if the primary tenant has been secured. Dillon said a national bank would <br /> be occupying 3100 s.f of the 11,000 s.f. total. Schroeder was informed that the <br /> consideration for the proposed uses was not based on economics but based on retail use <br /> allotment. <br /> • <br /> Lindquist said he would agree with the coffee and bagel sales but could not support pizza <br /> sales. <br /> Schroeder was informed that there would be a separate entrance. <br /> Hawn noted that when the property was rezoned, the intent was to make it available for <br /> commercial and retail use, such as real estate office, lawyers, accountants, etc., uses that <br /> do not generate foot traffic as allowed in the B-1 District. It was not her intention to see <br /> retail food sales on this site. Dillon said the B-5 resulted in a very limited use for the site. <br /> Hawn said that was deliberately done. <br /> • <br /> 32 <br />