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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1994 any upgrades and would prefer that the highway deteriorate so the public would not want to use the roadway. DeSantis thought there was much activity at the boat launch throughout the day. There is also more traffic in the summer than the winter and they would only be using the coffee shop in the winter. Schroeder stated the ideal situation for DeSantis would be to get every car passing Sailors World to stop for a cup of expresso. DeSantis responded their intent was to offer an atmosphere and stimulate some winter business as there would not be a parking problem at the marina. Schroeder objected to the idea of a drive -thru coffee spot for safety reasons. Nolan felt it was inconsistent with the zoning. He suggested that if any kind of coffee shop would be considered, he would want to see it only for member use as a conditional use. Anderson asked if it would be better to have boats stored at Sailors World or parking for a coffee shop. Nolan did not see that as a choice. Anderson thought the Commission was considering alternatives. Schroeder responded that they would consider an expanded list of uses but it did not mean agreement with all suggestions to be included. Nolan reiterated that a restaurant at a marina would be inconsistent with the zoning. Although the B -2 zone is commercial, it is not a retail zone and is surrounded by residential. Members were in agreement that offering coffee to club members was acceptable but not the idea of a coffee shop that would draw the public off of Highway 15. Anderson explained that expresso is a hot topic at this time but it doesn't pay to do it just for club members. They see this as a winter use and would not do in the summer. Zullo agreed that offering expresso to club members would be acceptable but not to the general public. Nolan asked if it was necessary to spend $20,000 to make cappuccino. Anderson responded, that according to the Health Department, it is. Schroeder understood the request but was against the proposal for a limited restaurant use as there would not be any difference with another marina proposing a full -blown restaurant. Anderson pointed out that the City could control that through the conditional use permit. Gaffron suggested the Planning Commission may be getting too specific on one issue at one site and informed members that DeSantis had the ability to make an application for a conditional use permit under pre - packaged foods making the argument that what he proposes fits the current code, or he can make an application to amend the code to include what he wants. Discussion moved to cigarette sales and sale of 3.2 beer which is already included in the code as a conditional use. Peterson was against both. Gaffron was unaware of any marinas that have actually applied for a conditional use permit to do these activities. He thought Crystal Bay • 9