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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 27, 2006 7:00 o'clock p.m. PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS Huddy stated that the Park Commission has been energized by recent joint meetings with the City Council and looks forward to assessing public support for parks and their various activities with an upcoming periodic survey. He invited council members to attend the upcoming meeting next Monday at which a representative from Orono soccer will discuss ideas for the Bederwood practice area. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS — Roland Jurgens Jurgens stated that he had nothing to report, but would remain for questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 5. #05 -3121 NARROWS SALOON, 3382 SHORELINE DRIVE — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — RESOLUTION NO. 5440 Gaffron reviewed a draft resolution for the revised Class H Restaurant expansion proposal by the Narrows Saloon containing various noteworthy findings for consideration by Council. Gaffron noted that a small, less than 1 %, structural coverage variance would be necessary in conjunction with the resolution. He elaborated on several findings pertaining to the smoker's patio, its size, screening, and hours of operation, as well as, the potential to convert its entrance into a vestibule arrangement. Gaffron explained that, based on the findings, approval of the application should be subject to 11 conditions and expanded on those within the draft resolution. Some of which included, access doors and vestibules, separated private party room, hours of operation and entertainment, the approval of a smokers patio for a one year trial basis, adequate parking configuration and limited conflict with the use of the municipal lot, and more. Jim Sanford, Attorney for the Narrows Saloon, commented that the applicant would prefer not to enlarge the vestibule to include the smoker's access. Sansevere questioned the size of the proposed smoker's patio and stated that, in his opinion, it is much larger than necessary. He asked whether the saloon was saving the space for a proposed future restaurant expansion to encompass outside dining, which would have a bigger impact on parking later. In addition, Sansevere suggested that time parameters or hours for the patio be assigned so that people don't loiter after last call. Anderst, of the Narrows Saloon, stated that customers would not be allowed to hang out on the patio when the bar is closed, since the only access is through the building. Mayor Peterson asked Gaffron what the property owner would typically `be allowed' in his backyard. 0 1 PAGE 4 of 14