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Y s' '•s- . , MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 19,2005 6:00 o’clock p.m. he would also like to see a further reduction in the number of outdoor seating, and suggested the number be reduced to 28. Winkey stated he does su[^rt the application and that the applicants have done a good job at addressing the concerns raised by the Planning Commission. Winkey stated he is not totally clear on the parking issue but that it does appear there is adequate parking to accommodate this expansion. Winkey stated in his view a 10:00 p.m. restriction is reasonable and that he would be in support of a higher wall if it helps to reduce the noise, which would be justification for a variance. Winkey indicated he does not feel that a one-year trial period would solve anything in that in one year a discussion similar to tonight’s discussion would be taking place. Winkey stated he would be supportive of the application if some restrictions are placed on the outdoor seating area and a higher wall is constructed. Fritzler inquired udiether qieakers or anq>lifiers would be located in the outdoor area. Sudheimer indicated there would not be music playing outside. Sudheimer stated the smokers are currently walking around in the paridng lot and that they are proposing to locate them behind this wall. Leslie stated the point with the folding doors is a genuine concern and suggested that a requirement of the conditional use permit be drat the doors are closed during the times there is live music. Leslie inquired whedier alcohol would be served outside in the outdoor seating area. Anderst stated customers would be served drinks in that area but that the outside bar has been eliminated. Leslie indicated be also recalls a 10:00 closing time for the outdoor seating area. Sudheimer stated it was their understanding of previous discussions that the patio would be closed when the kitchen closes. Sudheimer stated the kitchen closes at 10:00 p.m. during the week and 11:00 on the weekends. Jurgens stated he would be in fiivor of those hours. Winkey stated he wmild prefer to stick to 10:00, even on the wedeenrte. PAGE 14 L.Mdcaamiyai