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` , ���1' o <br /> - MINU1 ES OI'TI3� <br /> � ORONO 1'LAN1VING CONIMISSION NI��TING � � <br /> Nl.onday,June 20,2005 `�Z.��, <br /> 6:00 o'clock .m. �`'" � <br /> P \// <br /> 3. Ts the proposed use cornpatible with ihe surrounding business district 1nd residential <br /> neighborhoods? IF not,what aspects of the use make it inco�npatible? What methocls are available to <br /> Lnitigate those aspects? <br /> 4. Is the proposed use supported by adequate infrastructure,priinarily access and parl�ing <br /> availability? Shoulcl sl-udies be c(one to deter�.nine whether parlcing demands on the lot by all users are <br /> ach�ally compatible Uased on v�rying peak time usage needs for tlie vacious Uusinesses? Do the proposed <br /> addrtions and uses have any potential negative impacts on fiinctionality of the parlcing lot, the sidewallcs, <br /> or access to neighboring properties? If so,whal chinges might be made to tllinimize those impacts? <br /> Gaffron stated the City's Comprehensive Plan states tl�at"limited commercill areas will be provicied for <br /> neighborhood service businesses. The prim�ry function of Orono's commercial �reas will be to provide <br /> those retail, commercial and service businesses which are directly necessary to serve Orono's urban and <br /> rural residents. Cocrunercial develo�inent will be limited#o areas where fitll urban services, including <br /> municipal sanitlry sewer and adec�uate transportltion are available. Commercial development of a <br /> regional nattGre which would incre�se traffic,particularly on collector streets serving low density <br /> residential developtnent,will be discouraged." In addition, con�mercial and industrial development �vill <br /> nol be pernaitted to adversely lffect neighboring resiclential property. <br /> Gaffi•on indicated tlie City's Land Use Plan regarding urban colnmercial l�nd use malces tlle following <br /> stalement regarding Nlvarre: "The m�jor commercial center of Orono will continue to be the crosscoads <br /> center of Navai7e. 'Tllis arel will provide sufFiciellt opportunity for neighborhood retail and service <br /> businesses, plus ac(equate professional offices, ta serve the needs of most Orono residents. Accessoiy <br /> functions such as oftices and owner-occupied fiving units or limited mulfii-family developments will be <br /> considered appropriate in or ne�r fl�e Nav�rre commercial acea. The scale and type of retail uses in a <br /> pedestrian-friendly environmenf is the most important developuienl p�rameter for the Navarre <br /> commercial area. The City �vill encourage reclevelapin�nt oP individual commercial siles in N�varre to <br /> allow foc an expandecl ringe oi'neichborhood services �nd local small business opportunities." <br /> �'AGC 35 <br />