01/20/2004 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, January 20, 2004 6:00 o'clock p.m. (MIKE KEAVENY ON BEHALF OF RICHARD M. KEAVENY REV. TRUST,3425 SHORELINE DRIVE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW—Continued) Evans questioned whether the parking ratios as laid out were accurate. Rahn stated that the plan doesn't reflect what's precisely required for parking and landscaping to determine whether these are adequate and requested further information. Evans noted that staff has merely estimated a reduction of 11 spaces to allow for green space. He reiterated that 94 spaces below, and 53 spaces above for a total of 147 spaces is what is required by zoning ordinance. Acting Chair Mabusth maintained that a further detailed study would need to be provided to determine specific amounts, which would enable the Commission to base its judgment. While not uncommon for commercial property, Gundlach recognized that a parking variance may be required, especially, in light of the differences in the hours of operation of all the individual businesses on site. Although a parking variance might be found acceptable now, Evans encouraged the Commission to consider what the future use of this site might be. For instance, if used as retail the site might require even more additional parking. He maintained that, when he and his neighbors purchased their homes, there was simply a bowling alley with limited use which resided at this location, he never would have imagined a full liquor licensed restaurant use would move in next door. As the next door neighbor most affected, Bertagnoli asked where the venting for the restaurant would be. Keaveny stated that he would work with the franchisee and the City on the ventilation and air conditioning placement. Ode reiterated that, in order to be successful bowling alleys need this combination of services; restaurant, liquor license, and bowling alley. Acting Chair Mabusth moved,Rahn seconded, to table Application#04-2977, Michael Keaveny,3425 Shoreline Drive, a Commercial Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit., subject to receiving a complete site plan,parking plan and analysis of needs, locate loading areas, type of lighting, signage locations, minimum green space of 10' along both avenues,landscaping plan, staircase repair,type of exterior materials and elevations,proposed improvements to the structure, and exhaust fan location. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PAGE 52 of 53