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M5-3I2I Narrows Saloon Expansion October 6,2005 Pagell Compliance with 2000 CUP (Resolution No. 4530V The Narrows currently operates under a CUP issued in October 2000 for a Class II Restaurant serving intoxicating liquor and with live entertainment The current CUP contains six specific conditions of approval: 1.The applicant shall install a two door system at the rear entrance to meet all Stale Building and Fire Code standards. The purpose of the doors would be to allow customers to enter and exit the building without allowing noise to leave the building. They should be spaced so one door would close before the second door is opened. AH doors shall remain closed at all times, except when entering or exiting the building. Live entertainment will end at 12:30 a.ra. each night and the Saloon shall close at 1:00 a.m. each aight 3.The front door shall not be used as an entrance during the period of time the building is used for live cutertainment. A one year time period is required for the appHcaat to monitor the use of the building and the front entrance. After one year the City of Orono will review the use of the building in relation to the live entertainment and noise leveb generated by the live entertainment use. The property is subject to the sign ordinance for temporary and permanent signs. No s^ns can be located on or outside the building without receiving a permit from the CHy of Orono. 5. (. Noise shall be held to a level at to not be In violation of the Noise Ordinance. The sale of intoxicating liquor requires the business have a valid liquor license with the City of Orono. The above conditions with regard to changes to the physical elements of the building have been complied with. The property has continued to have a valid liquor license. The operational aspects (conditions 2, 3 arid 5) have generally been complied with, although various area residents have made it clear during the review process that noise and late- night traffic associated with the Narrows operation are not to their liking. The City has received complaints that the doors have been open for extended periods on occasion, creating a noise impact for the surrounding neighborhood. Council should consider what impacts expansion of the Narrows operation will have on the surrounding neighborhoods, and whether the use can be expmided in a manner that meets the City ’s goals for Navarre. Liquor Liceue The applicant will be required to apply for revisions to the current liquor license in conjunction with any approved expansion(s). The City Clerk has provided information regarding annual liquor license renewals (Exhibit E).