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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 20,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3121 Narrows Saloon,Continued) <br /> 2. Will the location of the proposed use and the proposed conditions under which it will be operated <br /> or maintained be detrimental to the public health, safety welfare, or be materially injurious to properties <br /> or improvements in the vicinity? <br /> 3. Is the proposed use compatible with the surrounding business district and residential <br /> neighborhoods? If not,what aspects of the use make it incompatible? What methods are available to <br /> mitigate those aspects? <br /> 4. Is the proposed use supported by adequate infrastructure,primarily access and parking <br /> availability? Should studies be done to determine whether parking demands on the lot by all users are <br /> actually compatible based on varying peak time usage needs for the various businesses? Do the proposed <br /> additions and uses have any potential negative impacts on functionality of the parking lot,the sidewalks, <br /> or access to neighboring properties? If so,what changes might be made to minimize those impacts? <br /> Gaffron stated the City's Comprehensive Plan states that"limited commercial areas will be provided for <br /> neighborhood service businesses. The primary function of Orono's commercial areas will be to provide <br /> those retail, commercial and service businesses which are directly necessary to serve Orono's urban and <br /> rural residents. Commercial development will be limited to areas where full urban services,including <br /> municipal sanitary sewer and adequate transportation are available. Commercial development of a <br /> regional nature which would increase traffic,particularly on collector streets serving low density <br /> residential development, will be discouraged." In addition, commercial and industrial development will <br /> not be permitted to adversely affect neighboring residential property. <br /> Gaffron indicated the City's Land Use Plan regarding urban commercial land use makes the following <br /> statement regarding Navarre: "The major commercial center of Orono will continue to be the crossroads <br /> center of Navarre. This area will provide sufficient opportunity for neighborhood retail and service <br /> businesses,plus adequate professional offices,to serve the needs of most Orono residents. Accessory <br /> functions such as offices and owner-occupied living units or limited multi-family developments will be <br /> considered appropriate in or near the Navarre commercial area. The scale and type of retail uses in a <br /> pedestrian-friendly environment is the most important development parameter for the Navarre <br /> commercial area. The City will encourage redevelopment of individual commercial sites in Navarre to <br /> allow for an expanded range of neighborhood services and local small business opportunities." <br /> Gaffron indicated Staff feels the possible regional draw of the entertainment aspects of the expanded use <br /> should be considered in determining whether the proposed use has the potential to become incompatible <br /> with the City's goals for Navarre or with the surrounding residential development. The expansion may <br /> push the size or magnitude of the use beyond the scale that is compatible with the surrounding <br /> neighborhood. <br /> Staff recommends the following: <br /> 1. The proposed use should be required to incorporate a two-door system for all entrance and exit <br /> points, along with operational requirements that such doors remain closed during times of musical or <br /> PAGE 29 <br />