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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1996 any further in the application until the rezoning is decided O’Sullivan noted that he two of the adjoining parcels and sees the joint development as an opportunity for the future of the area. Peterson said he attended the neighborhood meeting and noted those in attendance were for the concept, w ho said the>- w ere tired of seeing the empty building. Peterson said the City does not change zoning without alot of thought but feels the concept would fit in the comprehensive plan of the City. He felt the question was whether the City should look at one parcel versus the long range plans for the Navarre area, noting there was no plan to do so at this time. Peterson felt if the application was in regards to another location, it would go through the long range analysis, but he sees this property as unique and lends itself to its own development within the neighborhood. Peterson said he would like to sec the property’ rezoned to B-5 but w ould like to change some of the wording within the B-5 description and uses now in the comprehensive plan, i.e. removal of tobacco shops. Peterson asked if there is anyone who is opposed to the project? Lindquist opened the meeting to a public hearing and asked for comment. John Ericson, 1620 Sbady'wood, and owner of 2 lots located to the north of the proposed she on CoRd 19, said he had no problem with the plan but was concerned with parking lot abutting the property and the traffic from the businesses. Ericson said he acquired his lots five years ago and was told by the County that they w'ould not allow any more curb cuts off of CoRd 19 for homes. His access was said to have to come from Olive Avenue. Ericson noted that the current church property has two curb cuts; and if he was not allowed any curb cuts, neither should this property be allow ed any additional curb cui i