06/20/2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,June 20,2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#05-3121 Narrows Saloon, Continued) whether any new lighting will be proposed for the outdoor seating areas. Gaffron stated the 2000 conditional use permit required the following: 1. The applicant shall install a two-door system at the rear entrance to meet all State Building and Fire Code standards. The purpose of the doors would be to allow customers to enter and exit the building without allowing noise to leave the building. They should be spaced so one door would close before the second door is opened. All doors shall remain closed at all times, except when entering or exiting the building. 2. Live entertainment will end at 12:30 a.m. each night and the saloon shall close at 1:00 a.m. each night. 3. The front door shall not be used as an entrance during the period of time the building is used for live entertainment. A one-year time period is required for the applicant to monitor the use of the building and the front entrance. After one year the City of Orono will review the use of the building in relation to the live entertainment and noise levels generated by the live entertainment use. 4. The property is subject to the sign ordinance for temporary and permanent signs. No signs can be located on or outside the building without receiving a permit from the City of Orono. 5. Noise shall be held to a level as to not be in violation of the Noise Ordinance. 6. The sale of intoxicating liquor requires the business to have a valid liquor license with the City of Orono. Gaffron noted the above conditions with regard to changes to the physical elements of the building have been complied with. The property has continued to have a valid liquor license. The operational aspects (conditions 2, 3, and 5)have generally been complied with, although the City is aware of ongoing concerns expressed by various area residents about the noise and late-night traffic associated with the Narrows operation. The City has received complaints that the doors have been open for extended periods on occasions, creating a noise impact for the surrounding neighborhood. Gaffron noted a letter has been received from Orono's police chief expressing their concerns regarding the expansion and the impact it would have on noise, accidents, litter,parking and safety. Gaffron requested the Planning Commission consider the following with regards to this application: 1. Is the proposed location of the use in accord with the objectives of the zoning code and the purposes of the B-1 district and the Comprehensive Plan? PAGE 28