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• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 26, 1996 (#6 - #2158 John O'Sullivan/Grace Baptist Church Property - Rezoning - Continued) n that he has alot of money • Erwin Smith commented t y invested in the area and would like to see the proposed development blend in with what has already been accomplished there. Callahan noted the comments and letters received. During public comments, Robyn Hallonquist, 3324 Navarre Lane, gave her strong support for a daytime business conducive in hours and security with that of the neighborhood. She voiced her trust in O'Sullivan. Hallonquist said she has spoken with many of the neighbors and heard unanimous support. The only concern has been for increased traffic to Olive Avenue and Navarre Lane. The president of the local Re -Max Realty Office said O'Sullivan's would be an excellent business addition to the area. He noted when people who move out of the area are asked, they note the lack of shopping in the area, adding that a retail addition would be well received. Jabbour asked O'Sullivan and Staff to comment about the concern by the Planning Commission for amendment of the B -5 zoning code. Gaffron said Staff would need direction to proceed with an amendment. It would then go through the Planning Commission as a separate process on behalf of the City. Gaffron said it would not be tied to the application. Goetten added that it does not need to be tied to the application. • Jabbour asked O'Sullivan how the proposal would be affected if Navarre Lane was kept open for a bike trail. O'Sullivan commented that he had set aside an area on one end of the site for a bike trail. Jabbour asked what would occur if the Council decided not to vacate Navarre Lane. O'Sullivan said the easements would have to be relocated. Jabbour noted that there was the possibility of no easement or vacation. O'Sullivan said he prefers the vacation but if he was unable to use it, the development would not be ruined. He did say he would ask for a driveway over it and a trail would be less of a concern. Callahan reported that the issues brought forward by Jabbour were not appropriate to the rezoning issue itself regarding the vacation of Navarre Lane and amendment of the B -5 language. Jabbour agreed. These issues would be considered during the land use application. Callahan said the particular proposal is a commitment to the parcel and beyond the particular proposal. Hurr stated that the rezoning does not involve O'Sullivan only. She asked that the residents understand what is shown is what is on a proposal. Permission for proposals are based on what is in the code. Hurr said she is opposed to the rezoning noting the traffic in the area is a problem. Hurr questioned Staffs position regarding the proposal and rezoning. •