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»- •- MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 19,200S 6:00 o’clock p.m. Thomas Lowe, 3295 Carman Road, displayed a transparency depicting the stage and how noise could emanate through the building and exit through the doorway. Lowe expressed a concern that the doors would be left open. Lowe stated the patio slopes down for drainage and that the adjoining neighborhood is located up a hill. Lowe stated in his opinion the fence is too short to block the noise that would be generated from the patio. Lowe stated due to the differences in elevation, the second floor level of a residence in the area would have a straight view of the bar over the fence. Lowe noted if the fence is higher than six feet, the patio would be considered structural coverage and would bring the structural coverage to over 45 percent on the lot, which would require a variance. Lowe stated in his view restrictions on the hours of operations should be placed on this establishment. Lowe expressed a concern that when smokers access the patio through the folding doors, noise could leave the building. Lowe stated in relation to the parking problem, there is a good chance tliat more parking should be devoted to the park-n-ride in the future due to the rising cost of gas and the increased demand. Lowe noted Oafiron’s memo contains six items that the applicant was requested to address, witli two items not being addressed. Oaffron noted the City’s parking consultant did raise those issues. Lowe stated he finds it curious that the City of Otono has allowed the substandard parking stalls in the municipal parking lot and that the lot should be brought up to code as part of this application. Lowe pointed out the number of paridng stalls would be decreased if the stalls were in compliance with the code. Richard Meyers, 2195 Bayview Place, stated he does concur that parking is a problem in that lot and pointed out that as part of the building moratorium a parking study will be conqileted. Meyers stated the City should consider the possibility of expanding other parking areas, including the park-n-ride, rather PAGES