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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 /> Nadler stated any proposed expansion should be approved only after a parking study has been completed. <br /> Nadler stated this petition has been signed by 53 residents of the City of Orono,the bulk of whom reside <br /> on Kelly Avenue,Lyric Avenue,Livingston, Carman Street, Shadywood Wood Road, and Casco Point <br /> Road. <br /> The public comment section of the application hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m. <br /> Leslie commented it is important to recognize that investment in a community comes in a number of <br /> different forms and that any investment that makes Navarre functional and vibrant and economically <br /> sound is in the interests of the residents. Leslie stated the goal is to find a way to balance the type of <br /> investment and to find a way for the community to be developed in a way that serves the residents at <br /> large. <br /> Leslie stated he is unsure whether a moratorium is necessary but that development of a comprehensive <br /> plan for this area would be a prudent step. Leslie indicated he understands the concerns of the residents <br /> and that those concerns do need to be addressed. Leslie pointed out the applicants have done a sound job <br /> of revising their application to address some of the concerns raised at the prior Planning Commission <br /> meeting but that in his view the applicants need to go further to address those concerns. <br /> Leslie stated in his opinion the outdoor seating in the front should be eliminated and that the outdoor <br /> seating in the back should be reduced by half as a way to see how well that can be managed and <br /> controlled. Leslie stated a taller, solid fence would be beneficial to the residents to help reduce the noise <br /> but would increase the hardcover on the lot. <br /> Leslie concurred a parking study does need to be conducted prior to approval of any expansion. <br /> Kempf stated he concurs regarding the necessity for a comprehensive plan for the Navarre area but that a <br /> moratorium is not appropriate at this point in time. Kempf stated in his view the applicants are doing a <br /> good job at making their business something that is beneficial to the area but that further steps need to be <br /> taken to address the noise issues. Kempf stated he would like to see the outdoor seating reduced with <br /> restricted hours. <br /> Kempf indicated he has little objection to the expansion within the envelope of the existing structure but <br /> that it comes down to whether the parking study will illustrate the availability of additional parking to <br /> accommodate the expansion. <br /> Winkey indicated he does have some concerns regarding the safety of the people in the area and the <br /> ability to police and protect this area. Winkey stated in his opinion the outdoor seating area needs to be <br /> reduced and done on a trial basis. <br /> Jurgens stated he would like to see a report from Police Chief Good on dates and the number of <br /> enforcement problems that are directly related to the Narrows Saloon. Jurgens stated he would like to see <br /> PAGE 9 <br />