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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 /> 10. Planning Commission should review the written and oral public comments to determine if there <br /> are other issues not identified that need to be addressed. <br /> Rahn inquired whether the applicants would like to make any comments at this time or proceed with the <br /> public hearing. <br /> Anderst indicated he would like to proceed with the public hearing. <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing and requested that individual's comments be held to a minimum of five <br /> minutes. <br /> Brad Hoyt, 2523 Kelly Avenue, stated the lot does not comply with the City's setback requirements <br /> and the hardcover,with the outdoor seating added in the hardcover calculation,increases the structural <br /> coverage to 53 percent. Hoyt stated the norm is probably 20 percent for most cities for retail <br /> development. <br /> Gaffron stated because the fence is less than six feet,the outdoor seating areas would not be counted as <br /> structural coverage. <br /> Hoyt commented that is merely a technicality and should be considered structural coverage. Hoyt <br /> indicated he was in attendance at a meeting presided over by Mayor Jabbour where it was stated that there <br /> would be a policy of no tolerance on variances. Hoyt noted that a number of variances requesting smaller <br /> hardcover increases were denied by that council and that they pale in comparison to this application. <br /> Hoyt expressed concerns regarding the limited parking in this area. Hoyt pointed out the lot is currently <br /> 32 stalls short and that this expansion would further reduce the amount of parking available on the site. <br /> Hoyt stated this expansion would severely restrict the ability of another restaurant to come into this area. <br /> Hoyt stated with regard to the existing conditional use permit, Item No. 6 is in compliance,but at other <br /> times during the year the other conditions are not in compliance. Hoyt indicated the doors are open <br /> periodically and that there is an issue with the noise coming from the bar and from people revving their <br /> motorcycles. Hoyt stated they have been unable to open their windows since they have constructed their <br /> residence. <br /> Hoyt stated in his opinion this amendment is directly contrary to the City's Comprehensive Plan and that <br /> the City needs to take an overall view of the Navarre area. <br /> Sherie Blevins, 3695 Lyric Avenue, stated she resides to the rear of the building and noted that a bar has <br /> existed in this area for a considerable number of years. Blevins stated in her opinion the operation and <br /> expansion of the bar would be a financially boost for the Navarre area and would not negatively impact <br /> the traffic in the area. Blevins stated she would prefer to look at an outdoor dining area rather than the <br /> dumpsters. <br /> PAGE 31 <br />