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L EXHIBITCi June21.200S CilyOfOrono 2750KcUeyP«kway Orof»o.MN Attn: MikeGtIfron RE: Nurowt Saloon Dtir Mr. Gaffron: li if my undantanding that the Plani*:ng Commitiion approved tha application OS-3121 fubmittad by the Nairowt Saloon o jvnera. Due to the tuff report not being available until the maating 1 wae unable to receive anawan to a number of qucttiom that •re critical to my underttanding of tha project 1 truit chat tha anewen will be provided by your dapaitinant, to tha axient you have tha inibrnuMion, in a timely manner thus aHowing the City Council to receive legicimau and accnralediacouraa regarding the ■ppHcation. My quaaiiona ace aa follows: 1) How was tha municipal lot obtained, by purchaie or dedication? From whom and when? If purchaaad how much was paid? Who mainuins it (plowing, twaeping, striping, repairs, etc.)? Do tha businesses that benehi pay for the expanse? Wte insures it and has liability on the property? 2) With regard to the many variancea sought please describe in detail the City's Afutinp of hardship for each in accordance with applicable law. 3) With regard u p«king plaaae indicate whether the City will be properly, in accordance with City Code, developing a parking lot stripirtg layout with legal dimensioae in order to dctamine dm true number of spaces provided in the municipal lot 4) Pteaaa ad vise as to the Lot Coverage if the approved patios are included m the *^^>mpi*tstiffft 5) The siu plan shows trees in the sidewalk. PleaM advise if it is the City*s intent to allow theae obstructions in the already too narrow sidewalk and who will be reeponstble for their mainlenaiice. 6) Please provide a copy of the City Noise Ordinance and the approprialc enforcement ofyicial. 7) Please provide a listing of all police calls regarding the Navane Saloon since opening with regard to excessive noise. Also, any police records detailing enforcement of traffic laws for illegal motorcycla mufflcri in the vicinity. Provide Ihe name of the appropnete enforcanent official for As rtfMdt the CUP No. 4S3C mohoiiting the Saloon ihcro svere six conditiona. One waa that the City would teview lAer one year the use of the building in reheion to live entertainment and nmse levels generated Please provide a copy of that report. Item #2 states that the Saloon shall EXHIBIT C close at 1 ;00 a m. The state law now allows bars to remain open until 2:00 a.m. Has the Saloon been allowed to suy open until 2 00 a.m. in open violation of the CUP? Pleas«: provide the City’s methodology and protocol for measuring a **noise violation" and the ofTicial reiponsible for same Indicate whether the City will requite a tiaffic and parking study from the applicant prior to final approval. Indicate whether the City has any cogent plan for redevelopment of Navarre Does the City luve TIF or other economic assistance available to developers to aid in ndevelopmaii? With regard to increased enforcement burden on our police department hu the Chief been consulted in terms of predicting the additional costs policing the expanded facility will involve? What are they? Advise whether the City has conducted any traffic itudiea for the Navane district with regard to crouwalks. mm lanes, points-of-access. etc Have any other agencies? Where can these be viewed? IndicMe if there is precedent elsewhere in the City for coUcciivc excuses from codes, laws and orditumcea being sought by the applicant and whae. It was reported that the Saloon has a great and positive economic impact on the Navane area and ihat people spend their money m Navarre, thus benefiting the noghborhood Please advise if the City has any facmal information in this regard The applicant stated that the expansion is for family dinner sealing at low- top tables and not for expansion of the bar They then admitted that they will be serving alcohol in all areas - including outside, la thia allowed by City or State law? Has the City requested - or been furnished - a breakdown of Saloon sales as to food and liquor percentages as is customary when considering liquor applicatioDS? Neighbor cities such as Excelsior have had a gioat deal of experieiKe with this type of use adjacent to residences The former Mai-Tti and Maynard’s in particular. Ihese ban were required to shut down outside music (speakers included) at 10 00 p4u. Why is the staff not recommending similar restricijona? At a retident with small children I am personally appalled at the total disregard by the Planning Commission for our concerns Clewly Ihe desire to have a place to consume alcohol, smoke and then depart in a motorized vehicle to pet our children atrisk is a major goal for the City OfOrono, as evidenced by those in sUciidatKe I was particularly thankful for being allowed to suy over four hours to listen lo testimony fiom Watertown lesidenu who own no property m Orono as to why I should move soaewhere else if 1 don't like the noise. I have, m fact. Uved on Kelly Avenue for over a decade end LONG before the Saloon was approved. As a reel cstau developer with knowledge ofzoning laws I am intrigued by the City's complete disregatd for vanance justificaucn, particulaily