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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, March 15, 2004 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#10. #04-2993 CHRIS VALERIUS, 2377 SHADYWOOD ROAD, VARIANCES FOR A <br /> COFFEE SHOP—Continued) <br /> Unfortunately, neither plan achieves the safety or functionality standards the City should expect <br /> with a drive-through facility. <br /> Gundlach noted the following issues for consideration: <br /> 1. Can the property support a drive-through? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission feel there is a valid hardship to warrant approval of the side <br /> setback variance to construct the requested addition? <br /> 3. Should the applicant consider the same use but without a drive-through? Could a safer <br /> parking stall arrangement be implemented? <br /> 4. Does the Planning Commission feel any additional conditions must be associated with <br /> approval of the proposed coffee shop/bakery/restaurant use? Or, is the use proposed <br /> reasonable but the site plan should be revised? <br /> 5. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Gundlach stated that staff recommends denial of the plan as proposed. The applicant should <br /> consider revising her site plan to not include a drive-through, and revise the parking stall <br /> arrangement so that customers are not conflicting with the drive aisle of the City owned parking <br /> lot. <br /> Gundlach also noted that a new plan has been passed out tonight by the applicants showing a <br /> new configuration for a drive through. However, the new plan creates a give and take situation. <br /> It doesn't need a parking setback variance for the rear yard, but rather a front yard parking <br /> setback variance. Because they are proposing to bring the drive aisle through the front yard, <br /> additional hardcover is required causing the property to need a hardcover variance. <br /> Chair Smith clarified that Gundlach would look favorably on the application except for the drive <br /> through. Gundlach affirmatively confirmed. <br /> The applicant stated she was the owner Lake Country Coffee in Long Lake and another shop in <br /> Mound. They now want to concentrate on one shop in this beautiful home built in the 1930's. <br /> Applicant further stated the busiest hours of operation are between 6 and 8 A.M. and that traffic <br /> thereafter is 1-2 people every 1/2 hour. <br /> The applicant stated she conducted a study of traffic through the parking lot for three days and is <br /> included in the packet. <br /> Page 25 of 48 <br />