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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 22.2004 7:00 o ’clock p m. (4. OS SALE LIQUOR LICESSE PUBLIC HEARI^f^- PAUL ODE-SAVARRE LANES continued) Narrow's and with windows open in the summer, there is no choice but to listen to motorcycle noise and drunken driving Charles Nadler. 2509 Kelly Avenue, a resident since 1987 and located 351 feet from the property in question didn’t receive notice because notices go out to people within 350 feet. \\Tiat troubles Mr. Nadler is the left turn off of County Road 15 onto Kelly w ith a hidden intersection coming out of the bowling alley and it is easy to get hit at that intei section. In addition Mr Nadler is concerned about the increased traffic Austin Evans, 2907 Kelly Avenue stated that a lot of people spoke tonight plus 91% of others are opposed to this liquor license as cited by Ms. Benagnuli. Mr. Evan reiterated parts of his letter of .March 18. 2004 Mr. Evan’s letter of Match 1 8, 2004 and his ar.orney’s letter of March 22, 2004 become a permanent part of the public record. There will be an increase in traffic, hardcover and parking. He is requesting the Council to partner with staff by denying application. He stated tliat the front door of the establishment will be as near to his front door as the space between second base to home base Cars will he able to park as close to his house as the pitcher's mound is to home base and is concerned about the shutting of car doors and the loud, shouted goodbyes at 1:30 in the morning He asked Council to deny the application. Mike Kellen, 2503 Kelly Avenue, resident over 20 years agrees with all residents that have previously spoken and requests the Council deny the application because of the background of the applicant and safety issues Mike Keaveny represented the property owner which is his family. Mr. Keaveny grew up in his father’s phannacy 44 years ago and the family has owned the building since 1965 The Scheivcr family has run the bowling alley and in June 2004 they arc planning to close the place Mr. Ode is interested in operating the bowling alley and between Mr Keaveny and Mr. Ode thought a restaurant and bow ling alley would be a nice addition to the community for a family entertainment center. Mr. Ode thought it would be a good idea to offer someone an alcoholic beverage when they have their di.mer It is something SS^/e of all bowling alleys offer their clientele It was not their intention to set an>ih:ng up *o be like the Narrows. It is designed to be a family cnteriainmcnt center. Setups arc offered now and there is no control over how much alcohol a patron consumes. If a full liquor license was instituted it would be easier to control consumption. Mr. Keaveny ;s interested m improving the looks of the neighborhood by fixing up this site. His father was ill for a long tim.e and is no longer alive so it was difficult to keep up the site previously Brad Hoyt, 2507 Kelly Avenue, a resident of 25 years. Mr. Hovt stated he owns thicc Harleys and understands the noise can be very- bad and the propensity to rev the engine increases logarithmically with the total amount of beers one has had. He stated they can’t PAGE 9 of 23