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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 12, 2009 • 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. #08 -3381 BARRY TANNER, 3435 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued) Dick Edwards, 2480 Carman Street, indicated he has lived in the area since 1955 and that they have experienced problems with the bowling alley previously. In the summertime the lights and building are not as visible but that in the wintertime the building is quite noticeable. Edwards commented that the use of bowling alleys have changed and asked if the applicant is aware of the costs involved with updating the bowling center. Tanner stated they will be refurbishing the lanes. Edwards expressed doubt that the bowling center would be economically viable and that there would be a lot of noise generated from the bowling center. Sylvia Bertagnoli, 2499 Kelly Avenue, stated the residents still have a concern regarding the lighting in the parking lot and the proposed neon sign over the door. Bertagnoli stated she would like the trash containers to be stored inside. The applicant has stated he would erect a fence and that the neighbors are in agreement with that. Bertagnoli indicated she would like to know the location of the smoking table. Bertagnoli noted their residences are located approximately 300 feet from the door of the bowling alley. Bertagnoli indicated there has been an old wooden crate filled with debris located by the door since September and that it has not been removed. Bertagnoli commented she is surprised that someone does not care about the building a little more to remove the garbage. • Sandy Lindgren, 2501 Kelly Avenue, stated she has the same concerns that the other two residents have expressed. Lindgren expressed a concern regarding the lighting in the parking lot and from the illuminated signage. Bremer asked whether the lights in the parking lot are on all night long. Turner stated to her knowledge the lights are a photo cell light and are illuminated during the nighttime hours. Brett Lindgren, 2501 Kelly Avenue, stated he appreciates the council's understanding of the issues and that the plans that have been presented have reinforced the concerns of the residents. White stated he would like to have more information on the addition. Tanner stated the smoking area would be located closer to the garage doors and that there would not be any tables or chairs located in that area. Spah stated they would be replacing the existing stairs. White noted a concern regarding the internal noise escaping to the outside was raised tonight and asked how that would be addressed. Tanner stated the entrance to the bowling center is a double vestibule door. • Bremer recommended the door not be propped open. PAGE 7 of 10