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MINUTES OF THE ' <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING . <br /> Monday,March 13, 2006 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> ZONING ADNIINISTRATOR'S REPORT . <br />--.w--.-_-� w:M3:��-•��-#OS-3121-NARRO�VS SALOON,3382�-SHORELINE-DRIVE.=CONDITIONAL US�==. �-: ..-__.._ ...--._. r..:.--.. <br /> PERMIT <br /> Jim Sanford,Attorney-at-Law; Cindy Sudheimer and James Anderst,Applicants,were present. <br /> Gaffron stated this application last appeared before the Council at their October meeting, at which time it <br /> was tabled to allow the applicants to make further revisions to their plans. Gaffron noted the applicants <br /> have provided extensions on the 60-day review period,with the most recent extension expiring March <br /> 14`n <br /> Gaffron indicated the applicants have submitted an amendment to the existing conditional use permit to <br /> allow a 50' by 44' interior expansion of the bar/restaurant into the spaces that were previously occupied <br /> by the hair salon and the dry cleaner. In addition,the applicants are requesting an amendment of the <br /> existing conditional use permit to allow creation of a fenced"smokers patio" at the rear of the building <br /> adjacent to the city owned parking lot. This patio would be located within the applicants' property and <br /> would consist of 827 square feet in area,with no restaurant or bar service being proposed. Gaffron noted <br /> the applicants' plans show that the tables,waitress station and other amenities have been removed from <br /> the rear outside area. The only remaining features will be an 827 square foot patio enclosed by a six-foot <br /> fence and arborvitae plantings on a low berm. The applicants have indicated there would be no restaurant <br /> or bar service to this patio area and access would be through a standard swinging door with a closer rather <br /> than bi-fold. Gaffron stated it is Staff s assumption there will be no loud speakers or music in that area. <br /> Gaffron stated it is unclear from the plans where the entrance to the patio area will be located. <br /> Gaffron illustrated on the overhead the interior layout of the bar/restaurant. Gaffron stated the kitchen <br /> expansion would be near the stage and dance floor. The wall along the west side of the bar will be solid, <br /> providing more of a barrier between new restaurant expansion area and the saloon area. The pool tables - - � <br /> are now proposed to remain in the existing location rather than relocated into the new expansion area. <br /> Gaffron noted the City Council at great length previously reviewed the parking impacts on the <br /> surrounding neighborhood with the proposed expansion. Gaffron stated the applicants' architect had , <br /> originally indicated that 72 parking stalls would Ue required based on code requirements,which has beeii <br /> reduced to 46 stalls due to the complete elimination of the outdoor restaurantlbar seating and combined <br /> with the expansion of the kitchen into the existing interior space. Gaffron stated the applicants are <br /> suggesting that the required parking has decreased with the revisions and that there would be 17 percent <br /> of the available parking remaining during peak hours. <br /> Gaffron stated the Planning Commission has not reviewed these recent revisions but had imposed some <br /> restrictions on the conditional use permit when it last reviewed this application. The Planning <br /> - Commission recommended the following conditions: � � - �-- - <br /> 1. The outside seating area at the rear of the building be limited to 837 square feet and no more <br /> than 32 seats. <br /> 2. Hours of operation for outside seating be restricted to no seating or alcohol to be allowed in <br /> outside area after 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday evenings, 11 p.m. on Friday and <br /> Saturday evenings (open to smoking only after those hours). <br /> PAGE 2 of 27 <br />