09-15-2014 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, August 18, 2014 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 9 of 33 Mack stated that is his understanding as well and that the number of entrances/exits is based on the occupancy load and the finished interior space. Thiesse asked if there is any concern that the delivery trucks are going to park in front of the building. Reiners stated the drivers might be tempted to but that the road is very busy, which does not make it very feasible. Reiners stated he is sure the owners will coordinate with the delivery companies to make sure that they park in the rear of the building. Leskinen stated her concern is that the trucks will park near the corner on Blaine to provide closer access to the front door. Lemke commented that would block visual access to Shoreline. Reiners stated the only point they can gain direct access to the site would be at the intersection corner and that is further up the street. Landgraver asked if there are bay or garage doors proposed for the office space and where they would be situated. Reiners indicated there are two existing overhead doors on the northwest corner. Landgraver asked if both doors would remain. Reiners stated one bay door is proposed to remain and that the corner spot would not be an office. Mack asked the architect to clarify what he meant by the term off-peak business hours. Mack noted the Planning Commission can certainly put a restriction in the conditional use permit on what hours deliveries can be made. Reiners stated the occupant is proposing to have limited service hours for the restaurant and salon and that they will not be operating from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thiesse noted the conditional use permit goes with the property and that it may eventually become an issue. Patricia Dongoske stated she currently owns another full-service salon on Shoreline Drive and that deliveries are made in the back during off-peak hours. Dongoske stated delivery hours are generally around 9:30 a.m. and that the delivery people know what time to arrive and where to go. Dongoske stated with regard to the Blaine side, there will be a 42-inch fence along the patio area, which will prevent any deliveries being made through that area. Dongoske stated the restaurant will offer lunch and dinner Friday, Saturday and Sunday and dinner during the rest of the week. Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Item #01 - PC Agenda - 09/15/2014 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes [Page 9 of 33]