09/19/2005 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE r L ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, September 19, 2005 6:00 o'clock p.m. (#05-3115 WJM PROPERTIES, CONTINUED) Johnson stated there are a variety of surfaces on the main building,with cinder blocks on the backside as well as brick trim. Johnson stated to his understanding it is a pricing element that is dictating the use of the pre-cast concrete panels. Johnson pointed out the facility would house trucks and is not visible from the street. Kempf stated he is not opposed to the concrete since it is completely screened. Leslie stated he would like the color to match as close as possible to the other structures. Leslie moved,Rahn seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3115,WJM Properties, LLC,2605 Wayzata Boulevard West,granting of a conditional use permit,provided that the finish material selected is the closest available match to the existing structure,and further subject to Staff's recommendations outlined in the September 14,2005 Planner's Report. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. 3. #05-3121 THE NARROWS SALOON,3382 SHORELINE DRIVE,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,6:13 P.M.—7:35 p.m. James Anderst and Cindy Sudheimer, Applicants, were present. Gaffron noted two letters from the public have been received in support of this application Gaffron reviewed the application,noting that this matter has appeared before the Planning Commission twice before,with the applicants requesting an amendment of the existing conditional use permit to allow a 50' by 44' interior expansion of the bar/restaurant into the spaces previously occupied by the dry cleaner and Jul Ann Hair Fashions as well as an amendment of the existing conditional use permit to allow outdoor seating at the rear of the building adjacent to the City-owned parking lot but within the applicant's property,measuring 837 square feet in area or approximately 32 additional seats. Gaffron noted this is a reduction of 28 seats. The applicants are also proposing some landscaping in this area and a wood fence approximately five to six feet in height. The patio area would only be accessible from inside the restaurant. The kitchen and vestibule additions have been incorporated into the existing building, eliminating the need for front and side yard setback variances, and the outdoor seating along Shoreline Drive has been eliminated. The set of doors along Shoreline Drive adjacent to the stage and dance floor area are proposed as emergency exit only doors,which should be fitted with alarm system and panic hardware to avoid having them propped open. The applicant is also proposing to turn the trash enclosure located on the north end of the building parallel to the building for easier access. A gate would be placed on the front so as to screen the trash receptacles. PAGE 3