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� , <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, October 19,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Landgraver asked how long after the 7 p.m. closing time the dogs would be out in the side yard. <br /> Michael Larson stated the last outs would be somewhere in the 8:00 time frame and would start at 7 a.m. <br /> Landgraver asked if the neighbors can expect there will be no dogs outside from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. <br /> Michael Larson indicated that is correct. <br /> Landgraver stated it does not sound like any sound will be escaping from the building during those hours <br /> given t17e sound mitigation that will be done. Landgraver asked if the applicants are amenable to some <br /> sort of threshold far occupancy to support an overnight staff person. <br /> Michael Larson stated they have written that into their business plan and that it is something they are in <br /> favor of offering far the ease of mind of their customers. <br /> Landgraver asked what sort of timeline they would like to see incorporated as a threshold. <br /> Michael Larson stated they are projecting 45 percent average occupancy far month 11, and once 50 <br /> percent occupancy is reached,that would allow them to have a nighttime staff person. <br /> Schoenzeit stated the Planning Commission would like them to be successful but that they need to know <br /> if there is an agreement on the 50 percent. <br /> Michael Larson indicated they are agreeable to that. <br /> Landgraver suggested they notify the City if it does not happen within the first year. <br /> McGrann noted it is possible to reach 50 percent occupancy at certain times of the year and that he is not <br /> sure how that will be structured since there will be various occupancy rates. <br /> Michael Larson stated they acknowledge that as well and that they have built their financial plan with <br /> certain peak times in mind. Larson indicated they are anticipating a peak time around spring break, a <br /> Page 7 of 44 <br />