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MINU�CES OF TIl� � � <br /> � ORONO PLANNING CO1VI111TSSION ��".,.� <br /> I��I011C��3�, Sc��t:eii�ucr 19, 2005 �� <br /> C:00 o'clock p.m. �/- <br /> � <br /> "1'liomas Lo«�e, 3295 Carman Roaci, clisplayed a transl�areney c�epicting the sCage aYid ho���i�oise could <br /> en�anate tlu�ough the building and exit throu�h the doorw�y. Lowe expressed a concern that the doors <br /> would be lef�:open. Lo���e stated the pafiio slopes do�+n for drainage ancl t11aC the adjoinin�ileighborhood <br /> is located up a.hill. Lowe stated in llis opinion the fence is too shorl to block the noise lhat woulcl be <br /> generated fi�om tl�e patio. <br /> Lowe staled due to the differences in elevation, the seconcl floor level of a r�sideiice in the area r�s�ould <br /> have a straighC view of the bar over the feiice. Lowe noted if tl�e fence is higher tl�an si�:feet, the patio <br /> would Ue considered structural coverage aiid woLrld bring the structural coverage to over 45 percent on the <br /> lot, ���hich would require a variailce. <br /> Lo��e stated iii his vie�v restrictions on the hours of operations should be placed on this establishment. <br /> Lowe expressed a concern that when snlokers access the patio tllrough the folding doors,noise could <br /> leave tlie buildiiig. <br /> Lowe stated in relation to the parking problem, there is a good chalice that more parking should be <br /> devoted to the park-n-ride in the future due to the rising cost of gas and the increased deivaiid. Lo��fe <br /> noted Gaffron's memo contains six items that the applicant was requested to address, with t��o items not <br /> being addressed. <br /> Ga.ffron noted the City's parlting consu.ltant did raise those isst�es. <br /> Lo���e stated 11e f nds it curious that the City of Orono has allowed the suUsLanc(ard parking stalls iii the <br /> municipal park.ing lot and thal�he lot should be brought up to code as part of this applicatio�l. Lowe <br /> poiutecl out th.e nunlUer oP��arking stalls would be decreased if the stalls were in compliance with the <br /> code. <br /> Richarcl Meyers, 2195 l3ayvie��v Place, stated lie does coizcur. tl��t parkin�is a problez�l in I:l�at lol ai�d <br /> pointed out tliat as parL of the Uuilding moz'atorium a parki�lg sLudy will be completed. Meyers staCed Llie <br /> City sliould consider the possibility of ex��auding otl�er���rking areas, 111CIUa111�I�iC 1�11'IC-11-1'1CIC, rather <br /> PAG�8 <br />