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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 13, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. _ • (3. #05 -3121 NARROWS SALOON, 3382 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued) Sanford stated in regard to the parking issue, there are 176 parking stalls available as contained in Staff s report and 167 parking stalls are required. Sansevere stated because this is a public parking lot, he would like to be assured that the other businesses will still have parking available to them. Murphy stated in his opinion the applicants have done a lot of hard work on revising their plan and that he wishes it turns out like it is depicted on paper. Murphy inquired whether the design of the arborvitae and the berm is such that people could come and go between the arborvitae. Anderst stated a wrought iron fence would also be located in that area, which would prevent people from gaining access to the patio area from the outside. Murphy inquired where the door for the kitchen would be located. Sudheimer stated it was not included on the plan. Murphy stated this is similar to the last time where things are not depicted on the plan. Sanford pointed out on the overhead where the doorway would be and that the two pool tables may be eliminated. Murphy stated in his opinion the parking issue remains unanswered. Murphy commented he has visited this area and that finding available parking at times is difficult. Murphy stated it is difficult to determine what the parking needs will be for this business. Murphy stated the minutes of the October 10`h meeting reflect that the liquor license for the establishment is only good for the space that was applied for, and that Orono Police Chief Good has indicated she has not seen any paperwork for a new liquor license based on the additional space. Murphy inquired whether the City Council should be asking for a liquor license renewal first. Brokl stated the general rule is on liquor license applications the space is defined and that if alcohol were to be served on the patio space, it would need to be included in the calculation. Murphy inquired what would be required with the expansion. Brokl stated their liquor license would need to be supplemented. Brokl stated there would be no basis to deny the liquor license based on this application unless there were other issues that were raised. Murphy stated the other main concerns in the past have been the noise and motorcycle traffic in the area but that the main issue in his view is parking. Anderst stated City Staff and their parking consultant have said that there is adequate parking. Sansevere inquired what the occupancy would be increased to with the expansion. Sanford stated the occupancy would be increased to 265. PAGE 6 of 27