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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 <br /> (#2604 Narrows Saloon, Continued) <br /> Anderst stated he has spent a considerable amount of money to improve his business,which in <br /> turn has improved the character of the neighborhood. Anderst commented that some of the <br /> other businesses in the area have not taken steps to improve their business. <br /> Kluth stated the Planning Commission appreciates the improvements the Applicant has made <br /> to the building,but that issues relating to traffic and noise need to be addressed in order to <br /> insure that he will continue to be a good neighbor. <br /> Hawn stated she would like to see double doors on the front of the building as well. <br /> Anderst stated the front door does have signs requesting the door be kept closed at all times, <br /> which has worked fairly well. Anderst stated it would be difficult to install a double-door <br /> system on the front of the building. <br /> Smith inquired what the Applicant's hours of business were. <br /> Anderst stated the bar is open until 1:00 a.m. <br /> Hawn inquired when the band would quit. <br /> Anderst stated the band quits at 12:45 a.m., with all patrons being out of the building by 1:20. <br /> 410 Stoddard inquired whether the outdoor seating depicted on the drawing is included in the <br /> 3,000 square feet. <br /> Anderst stated it is not. <br /> Hawn noted that issue is not before the Planning Commission tonight. Hawn reiterated she <br /> would like to see double doors on both entrances. <br /> Stoddard moved, Smith seconded, recommending approval of Application#2604,Narrows <br /> Saloon,3380 Shoreline Drive, subject to the conditions contained in the September 14, <br /> 2000 Planner's Report,with the added condition that the live entertainment will end at <br /> 12:00 midnight,with the doors of the establishment being closed at 1:00 a.m., and no <br /> further expansion of the business without review and approval of the Planning Commission. <br /> Kluth inquired when the Applicant has the live entertainment. <br /> Anderst stated he has live entertainment on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 1,Lindquist Opposed. <br /> Lindquist indicated in his view the Planning Commission may be putting undue restrictions on <br /> his liquor license and that further clarification should be obtained regarding the ordinances that <br /> control this business. <br /> Hawn stated she would like to withdraw her vote in support of this motion and would like to <br /> PAGE 20 <br />