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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JULY 24,2000 (JAMES ANDERST, Continued) Anderst stated the building is not changing except for the four foot expansion to the restroom area. Anderst commented he is merely expanding into existing space. Mayor Jabbour stated in his view the Applicant is entitled to proceed forward with his remodeling project. Anderst stated the improvements have enhanced the neighborhood. Mayor Jabbour stated the Applicant will be required to meet certain conditions at the time the site plan and conditional use permit process are reviewed. Weinberger stated the City Council will need to approve the Applicant proceeding forward with the remodeling project, noting the building currently is open and construction is undenvay. Flint commented since the Applicant is in the midst of the remodeling at the present time, it is difficult for the City Council to tell the Applicant not to proceed forward since City Staff failed to inform the Applicant of the proper procedure that needs to be followed. Flint reiterated the applicant will be required to meet certain conditions that arc normally required as part of the conditional use permit. Flint moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve the continued remodeling of the Narrows Saloon located at 3380 Shoreline Drive prior to the August 21, 2000 Conditional Use Permit review and prior to the Conditional Use Permit being issued by the City of Orono, with the understanding the Applicant will be required to meet certain required conditions as part of the Conditional Use Permit process. Anderst inquired what t>pically is required with a conditional use permit. Mayor Jabbour stated the requirements vaiy from property to property and arc undclcrniincd at ♦Viie fim/' Mrivnr i.Thhmir cf.'imH Qfill tc nn icciic with thc livc cntcrtaiumcnt that will needthis time. Mayor Jabbour stated there still is an issue with thc live entertainment that will need to be further addressed. Kelley stated thc kitchen may need to be brought up to code and other items such as lighting, signage, parking, and hours of operation will need to be reviewed. Kelley expressed concern that he is being requested to appro\ c this application without those questions being answered. Flint commented that thc City Council is not approv ing thc conditional use permit at this time but is merely allowing thc Applicant to proceed fonvard with thc remodeling. Mayor Jabbour sDted thc City Council in his view will not be able to deny thc Applicant the right to continue to operate as he was in the past, but that any expansion of use will need to be reviewed. Jabbour stated the issuance of a building permit has triggered a number of requirements which will need to be addressed. Kelley stated thc amount of parking required for this business differs from thc photo business ftiit used to exist at this location. Pace 8