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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,July 18,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3121 Narrows Saloon,Continued) <br /> Sudheimer pointed out the big condominiums being constructed down the road are going to increase the <br /> traffic in the area significantly more than what their expansion project would. <br /> Sudheimer noted they have passed all of their compliance checks in the past and that they have received <br /> letters from the police chief thanking them for doing a good job. <br /> Sudheimer indicated they have experienced an increase in food sales and a decrease in liquor sales since <br /> the smoking ordinance went into effect and that they are attempting to expand their business to meet that <br /> increase. Sudheimer noted Caribou Coffee located across the street has an outdoor seating area that is not <br /> enclosed. <br /> Leslie stated he would like to table the application to allow a parking study to be undertaken. Leslie <br /> stated additional discussion should be had in the future regarding the hours of operation and the other <br /> issues raised. <br /> Leslie moved to table Application#05-3121,Narrows Saloon,3382 Shoreline Drive,to allow the <br /> applicants time to have a traffic/parking study conducted as recommended by Staff. <br /> Anderst stated in his opinion the Planning Commission has changed their thinking from the last meeting <br /> and are now requiring them to comply with additional items that have not been previously discussed. <br /> Leslie stated in his opinion the comments are consistent from last month and that the restrictions on the <br /> hours of operation were discussed last month. <br /> Marcia Freese inquired whether a traffic study is the same as a parking study. <br /> Rahn stated the Parking Commission would like to see a parking study. <br /> Kempf seconded the above motion. <br /> Rahn stated the parking study should follow what Staff has recommended. <br /> Anderst inquired what other issues would need to be addressed if the parking study demonstrates that the <br /> expansion is viable. Anderst requested they be provided with a list of items that need to be addressed. <br /> Rahn stated the applicants' study would need to be reviewed by the City's consultants. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> Bremer suggested the applicants follow the list of items outlined on page four of Staff's report. <br /> PAGE 11 <br />