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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> April 17,2023 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 5. LA23-000016 CAROLINA CANO-GARNICA O/B/O KESHAV PROPERTIES LLC,2160 <br /> WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST, CUP <br /> City Planner Nye said the applicant is to open a new Mexican restaurant at 2160 Wayzata Blvd. West in <br /> two vacant spaces in a multi-tenant building with a variety of uses including a gas station. The restaurant <br /> will serve liquor which would classify it as a Class II restaurant in the City code which requires a <br /> conditional use permit in the B1 zoning district.No exterior modifications are proposed at this time. The <br /> business will be able to obtain a sign permit as long as they meet the City sign code. The building has a <br /> shared parking lot with 17 parking spaces allocated for the restaurant where 11 parking spaces are <br /> required. Six of the parking spaces in the rear are not striped but are intended to be used for overflow or <br /> employee parking. Staff recommends that these parking spaces are striped as well.The City code requires <br /> that garbage and recycling containers are closed but does not require having a trash enclosure. Staff <br /> recommends the planning commission discuss the possibility of adding a condition of a trash enclosure if <br /> the garbage area ever becomes a nuisance or an issue. Staff overall finds that the proposed restaurant <br /> meets all applicable conditional use permit regulations. The use is compatible with the surrounding area <br /> and is appropriate for the district and for the future land use for this site. Ms.Nye said the applicant was <br /> present and available for questions. <br /> The applicant,Gustavo Cano-Garnica, 985 Old Long Lake Road, said he was also representing his sister, <br /> Carolina,who was ill.He said his family of seven has lived in Orono for 20 years. So there is a sense of <br /> community as well as that sense of family hospitality.While most restaurants in the community are <br /> mainly fast food places,he said,they intend to offer Mexican cuisine and a memorable dining experience. <br /> He said they planned a bright and glossy decor and added the restaurant's peak time will be in the evening <br /> and so will not interfere with the other businesses in the center. They expect to have around 12 employees <br /> with the employees carpooling and are looking into having the remaining parking spaces striped. <br /> Libby asked about adequate handicapped parking spots. <br /> Oakden said that is a review done by the City's building official. If more are needed or desired that can <br /> be-addressed through the building official at the time of permitting. It would also be possible to make that <br /> a condition to ensure that it's addressed as part of the conditional use permit. <br /> Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. <br /> Richie Anderson said he is a long-time Orono resident and is not part of the application.But he just <br /> wanted to talk to the character of these folks that are running this gas station. It's a local gas station,first <br /> class,great food already. They're just solid citizens.And if you don't use their place,you should. <br /> Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. <br /> Bollis said it looks like a good proposal and does not see any issues.But would like to hear from the other <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Kraemer also said he didn't see any issues. <br /> Page 6 of 12 <br />