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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 /> Rahn stated he also has an issue with the parking in the area and how that may impact future businesses <br /> that may want to come into the area. Rahn indicated he likes the idea of a banquet room. <br /> Jurgens stated in his view the number one issue is the parking in the area and the number two issue is the <br /> noise. Jurgens indicated he is supportive of the outdoor seating area but has some reservations about <br /> seating in the front. Jurgens recommended a parking study be conducted for this area. <br /> Jurgens recommended the rear outdoor seating area be enclosed so it can only be accessed from the inside <br /> of Narrows Saloon. <br /> Jurgens stated he is in agreement that there needs to be some type of catalyst to help rejuvenate the <br /> Navarre area and that stifling growth is not the answer. <br /> Berg indicated she has resided in this area for the past 26 years and has periodically frequented the <br /> Narrows Saloon. Berg stated during the time she has sat on the Planning Commission there has not been <br /> one person who approached the Planning Commission to help rejuvenate this area. Berg indicated she is <br /> a strong supporter of revitalizing Navarre and that the Narrows Saloon is a benefit to the community. <br /> Berg stated she would like to see the vestibule constructed on the interior and restrictions on the outdoor <br /> seating area. <br /> Rahn concurred that there needs to be some restrictions placed on the outdoor seating area. Rahn inquired <br /> what function the rear folding doors would serve. <br /> Sudheimer stated that is to access the outdoor seating area. <br /> Rahn stated he would like to see double doors to help reduce the noise. <br /> Jurgens stated a vestibule to the patio area is necessary in his opinion. <br /> Anderst stated they do attempt to keep the door closed, especially when there are live bands in the bar. <br /> Sudheimer pointed out with the expansion that door would become an emergency door only and the <br /> vestibule would help capture the noise from the new entrance. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether the heating and ventilation for this building should be reviewed. <br /> Anderst stated a lot of it had to do with the cigarette smoke and is not as big of an issue now. <br /> Rahn stated as it relates to the plans of operation, some thought should be given to the outdoor seating <br /> area and recommended that some restriction on the hours be placed on the outdoor seating area. <br /> PAGE 37 <br />