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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> SEPTEMBER 18,2000 <br /> • (#2604 Narrows Saloon, Continued) <br /> for The Narrow's Saloon would be evenings and weekends when there would be little demand <br /> for parking spaces in the lot. The new Snyder's Store located across Shadywood could also <br /> provide some additional overflow parking if needed. <br /> Weinberger stated the Applicant is not proposing any changes to the lighting on the exterior of <br /> the building,with the Applicant in the process of designing a sign plan. <br /> Weinberger stated the City of Orono has adopted a noise ordinance, with the primary concern <br /> regarding live entertainment is the noise generated by the band. Weinberger indicated this <br /> property is not adjacent to residential property, and recommended that all loading and <br /> unloading of band equipment occur at the rear entrance of the building to avoid blocking of any <br /> traffic areas. Staff is recommending that the interior design of the building take into <br /> consideration the noise that is generated by the live music from within the building. Weinberger <br /> noted the hours of operation for the live entertainment have not been provided, with the normal <br /> hours for the tavern use until 1:00 a.m. <br /> City Staff is recommending approval of the conditional use permit and site plan approval for <br /> The Narrow's Saloon based on the following conditions: <br /> 1. All improvements are subject to fire code standards. <br /> 2. Use of the building shall be limited to the hours as established by the Planning Commission <br /> and Council. <br /> • 3. Noise shall be held to a level as to not be in violation of the Noise Ordinance. <br /> 4. A two-door system shall be used to not allow excessive noise when customers are entering <br /> or exiting the building. <br /> 5. The sale of intoxicating liquor requires the business have a valid liquor license with the <br /> City of Orono. <br /> 6. Any other conditions the Planning Commission requires of the live entertainment use of <br /> the property. <br /> Peter Johnson,Attorney-at-Law, indicated that the Applicant's lunch business is not very well <br /> developed and should not create any parking problems in the area. Johnson stated they are <br /> planning a double door on the rear door and will comply with the noise ordinance. <br /> There were no public comments concerning this application. <br /> Hawn noted one resident did express some concerns regarding the noise from the tavern at <br /> the last meeting and some safety issues relating to the traffic. Hawn encouraged the Applicant <br /> to work with City Staff as much as possible in order to reduce the amount of noise generated. <br /> Kluth read the minutes of the August 21 Planning Commission meeting regarding the comments <br /> expressed by the resident. <br /> • <br /> PAGE 17 <br />