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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 18,2000 (#2604 Narrows Saloon, Continued) for The Narrow’s Saloon would be evenings and weekends when there would be little demand for parking spaces in the lot. The new Snyder’s Store located across Shadywood could also provide some additional overflow parking if needed. Weinberger stated the Applicant is not proposing any changes to the lighting on the exterior of the building, with the Applicant in the process of designing a sign plan. Weinberger stated the City of Orono has adopted a noise ordinance, with the primary concern regarding live entertainment is the noise generated by the band. Weinberger indicated this property is not adjacent to residential property, and recommended that all loading and unloading of band equipment occur at the rear entrance of the building to avoid blocking of any traffic areas. Staff is recommending that the interior design of the building take into consideration the noise that is generated by the live music from within the building. Weinberger noted the hours of operation for the live entertainment have not been provided, with the normal hours for the tavern use until 1:00 a.m. City Staff is recommending approval of the conditional use permit and site plan approval for The Narrow’s Saloon based on the following conditions: 1. All improvements are subject to fire code standards. 2. Use of the building shall be limited to the hours as established by the Planning Commission and Council. 3. Noise shall be held to a level as to not be in violation of the Noise Ordinance. 4. A two-door system shall be used to not allow excessive noise when customers are entering or exiting the building. 5. The sale of intoxicating liquor requires the business have a valid liquor license with the City of Orono. 6. Any other conditions the Planning Commission requires of the live entertainment use of the property. Peter Johnson, Attomey-at-Law, indicated that the Applicant’s lunch business is not very well developed ar>d should not create any parking problems in the area. Johnson stated they are plaiuiing a double door on the rear door and will comply with the noise ordinance. There were no public comments concerning this application. Hawn noted one resident did express some concerns regarding the noise from the tavern at the last meeting and some safety issues relating to the traffic. Hawn encouraged the ^plicant to work with City Staff as much as possible in order to reduce the amount of noise generated. Kluth read the minutes of the August 21 Planning Commission meeting regarding the comments expressed by the resident. PAGE 17