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� r <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday, January 20, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (MIKE KEAVENY ON BEHALF OF RICHARD M. KEAVENY REV. TRUST,3425 <br /> SHORELINE DRIVE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND COMMERCIAL SITE <br /> PLAN REVIEW—Continued) <br /> Keaveny mentioned that he'd suggested to the metro transit authority they actually pull <br /> into the park and ride to pick up and drop off on Shoreline Drive to avoid having <br /> pedestrians cross traffic. <br /> Acting Chair Mabusth stated that she agreed with the neighbor's comments that the City <br /> needs to take this opportunity to get the upgrades in Navarre as the opportunities present <br /> themselves. The rest of the Commission concurred. <br /> Gundlach indicated that they are uncertain exactly how much square footage of retail exists <br /> in the building until doing further examination. She pointed out that the site would lose an <br /> additional 10 spaces if the City requires 10' and 20'green space yards along Kelly Avenue <br /> and Shoreline Drive respectively. <br /> Gaffron cautioned the Commission from allowing too little green space, as had occurred <br /> on the Snyder's site which required only 10' setbacks. <br /> Gundlach agreed that little opportunity presents itself, reiterating that the establishment of <br /> yards will cost the loss of 10 spaces; whereas, this plan provides 40 stalls. <br /> Rahn stated that it was difficult to gauge what the balance between parking and green <br /> space might be with the lack of a landscape plan. He noted that he would like to see more <br /> green space, and acknowledged that the plan requires additional parking. <br /> With regard to the issues for discussion, item 2, Acting Chair Mabusth stated that she <br /> believed the existing upper gravel parking area should be paved and striped. <br /> Hannaford pointed out that the access to the bowling alley has always been off of Kelly <br /> Avenue. <br /> Ward asked if the proposed size of the striping on the top lot would match the stall size <br /> below. <br /> Gundlach stated that the stalls are the same size on the top or bottom of the lots. She added <br /> that signage would be added on the upper lot near the stair to direct patrons down the steps <br /> to the restaurant. <br /> Gaffron suggested that the applicants make it more inviting for people to park above and <br /> use the covered stairwell versus parking below. He asked what type of screening was <br /> proposed near the trash enclosure near the south end. <br /> PAGE 49 of 53 <br />