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#050121 Narrows Saloon Expansion October 6,2005 Patc3 Summary of Facts & Issues for Consideration 1. Zoning . The property is zoned B-1 Retail Sales Business District. The proposed expansion of the existing Class II Restaurant use requires an amendment of the existing CUP. 2. Consistency with 2000-2020 Orono Comprehensive Plan . While the existing restaurant use would iq)pear to be consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan to provide for commercial businesses that serve area residents, the issue has been raised during the public hearings whether the use after the proposed expansion will be consistent with the City's policies and goals. CMP Part 3B, Urban Land Use Policies, contains the following pertinent policy statements which Council should consider: **2. Limited commercial areas will be provided for neighborhood service businesses. The primary function of Orono's commercial areas will be to provide those retail, commercial and service businesses which are directly necessary to serve Orono's urban and rural residents. Commercial development will be limited to areas where full urban services, including municipal sanitary sewer and adequate transportation are available. Commercial development of a regional nature (i.e. "big box" retail) which would increase traffic, particularly on collector streets serving low density residential development, will be discouraged.” "6. Commercial and industrial development will not be permitted to adversely affect neighboring residential property. The location, scale and types of conunercial and industrial development will be controlled so as not to encroach upon or adversely impact the primary residential land uses in Orono. Wherever possible, natural land forms or buffers will be requiird between different land uses.” Additionally, the Land Use Plan section regarding Urban Commercial Land Use makes the following statement regarding Navarre: “The major commercial center of Orono will continue to be the crossroads center of Navarre. This area will provide sufHcient opportunity for neighborhood retail and service businesses, plus adequate professional offices, to serve the needs of most Orono residents. Accessory functions such as offices and owner-occupied living units or limited multi-family developments will be considered appropriate in or near the Navarre commercial area. The scale and type of retail uses in a pedestrian-friendly environment is the most important development parameter for the Navarre commercial area. The City will encourage redevelopment of individual commercial sites in Navarre to allow for an expanded range of neighborhood services and local small business opportunities.”