Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />SEPTEMBER 18,2000 <br />Johnson stated in his opinion the Planning Commission is making its record right now by noting <br />its concerns relating to expansion of the business. Johnson stated the Applicant will need to <br />appear before the Planning Commission if he chooses to expand the business. <br />Anderst stated he has spent a considerable amount of money to improve his business, which in <br />• turn has improved the character of the neighborhood. Anderst commented that sorne of the <br />other businesses in the area have not taken steps to improve their business. <br />Kluth stated the Planning Commission appreciates the improvements the Applicant has made <br />to the building, but that issues relating to traffic and noise need to be addressed in order to <br />insure that he will continue to be a good neighbor. <br />Hawn stated she would like to see double doors on the front of the building as well. <br />Anderst stated the front door does have signs requesting the door be kept closed at all times, <br />which has worked fairly well. Anderst stated it would be difficult to instal. "* double-door <br />system on the front of the building. <br />^ • <br />Smith inqt '-e^ what the Applicant’s hours of business were. <br />Anderst stated the bar is open until 1:00 a.m. <br />Hawn inquired when the band would quit. <br />Anderst stated the band quits at 12:45 a.m., with all patrons being out of the building by 1:20. <br />Stoddard inquired whether the outdoor seating depicted on the drawing is included in the <br />• • <br />3,000 square feet. <br />Anderst stated it is not. <br />Hawn noted that issue is not before the Planning Commission tonight. Hawn reiterated she <br />would like to see double doors on both entrances. <br />Stoddard moved, Smith seconded, recommending approval of Application #2604, Narrows <br />PAGE 31