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; <br /> I <br /> 1VIINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING I <br /> July 20,2009 � <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#09-3418 DENI�IIS BATTY ON BEHALF OF BROOK INVESTMENT GROUP,CONTINUED) <br /> Habib stated he understands that parking is an issue but that he would like some tangible direction from <br /> the Planning Commission. Habib stated if the site is not improved,it is very likely there will be no <br /> tenants in the building a few years from now. <br /> Schoenzeit stated in his view this site is already broken and that so far any proposal has aggravated the <br /> problems rather than solving the problems. <br /> Habib stated he is willing to drop the project if that is what the City desires for this property. <br /> Bennett stated she understands the difficult situation Mr.Habib is in and that any recommendation she <br /> makes may be objected to by the neighbors or others. <br /> Kempf stated to his recollection the City discussed the fact that they would prefer not to have two-story <br /> buildings in Navarre,but that given the size of the lot,it appears that they may need to build up rather <br /> than out. <br /> Bennett commented this lot also needs more green space. <br /> Kempf stated he is unable to provide the applicant with a solution and that even if the proposed addition <br /> is cut in half,that does not mean all the issues with parldng,deliveries, and traffic are resolved. <br /> Bennett commented this is a difficult lot to work with. <br /> Schwingler concurred that it is difficult to provide specific direction given the number of issues and how <br /> it would fit into the City's vision for Navane. <br /> Bennett asked whether a special task force could be set up to look at Navarre. <br /> Kempf stated the Planning Commission could make a motion denying the project and that the applicant <br /> could then bring their application before the City Council,who could provide more specific direction for <br /> this property. Kempf noted it appears the Planning Commission is not in favor of this application. <br /> Habib commented it is difficult to balance the needs of the business with the needs of the neighbors and <br /> the City. <br /> Kempf stated the Planning Commission cannot provide specific direction on the size of the addition but <br /> that whatever is proposed for this site will need to address deliveries,parking,traffic,landscaping, and <br /> hardcover. Kempf stated the Planning Commission can either make a motion denying the application or <br /> table the application. <br /> Bennett moved,Kang seconded,to recommend denial of Application#09-3418,Dennis Batty on <br /> behalf of Brook Investment Group,LLC,3421-3425 Shoreline Drive,Commercial Site Plan,with <br /> the understanding that the applicant will ask the City Council for direction on their application. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 18 <br />