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t MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 20, 1998 (#17 - #2333 Home Occupations - Continued) Curtis Krantz, 2120 Fox Street, voiced his approval of Staffs preference regarding eliminating licensing, strengthening the zoning regulations, and handling violations on a complaint basis. He was informed that farming is an agricultural use, not regulated as a home occupation. Krantz supported the draft but questioned the ability of City employees to enter homes and limiting the number of customers. He feels the City is overstepping their bounds by limiting the number of customers, which he feels is a restraint of trade. He asked how it would be policed. Lindquist informed him that the City would respond to complaints. Smith said the boundaries are set to use only when a complaint is received. Krantz was informed that the regulations apply to residences and a more intense business use should be located in a commercial area in order to maintain the character of residential neighborhoods. Schroeder noted the increase in traffic would not benefit a neighborhood. Lindquist said the City is attempting to place reasonable limitations on home occupation and to give people an idea on what is acceptable. He informed Krantz that the Commission is happy to hear any suggestions for changes and incorporate rules that benefit the community as a whole. Smith noted that the provisions are for response to complaints on what is reasonable and not necessarily a mandate. Krantz agreed with handling problems on a complaint basis. He does not feel the City has the right to limit the business. Krantz asked if firearm dealers would be able to continue operation in the City. Lindquist asked Krantz to submit his name for notification of any public hearings regarding the issue. Lindquist said the matter will be discussed in the near future. Schroeder moved, Hawn seconded, to table Application #2333. Vote; Ayes 5, Nays 0. (#18) #2327 ORONO DEVELOPMENT, LLC, 2380 SHADY\VOOD ROAD - An amendment to Section 10.44 of the Zoning Code to allow coffee shops, bagel and pizza restaurants in the B-5, Limited Neighborhood Business District - 11:38 p.m.- 12:03 a.ni. The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. The Applicants were present. Gaftron reported that the request for an amendment to the B-5 Limited Neighborhood Business District to allow as a conditional use, three specific additional uses; 1) coftee retail sales, 2) bagel retail sales, and 3) pizza retail sales. This request is in conjunction with an application for development of the church property by Orono Development. Gaftron agreed with Mr. Krantz of the need to update the list. .0