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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, August 18, 2014 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 4 of 33  <br />  <br />Gaffron stated while the westerly existing lot abutting Willow Drive has no existing easements that would <br />affect the new subdivision, the easterly existing lot contains a number of pre-existing easements which <br />will be replaced by the new easements reflecting the new lot lines, revised wetland boundaries, new <br />utilities, etc. In order to provide a clean slate for the new plat, it is necessary to vacate all existing <br />easements. <br /> <br />Notification was provided to the four public utilities which potentially have an interest in the existing <br />easements. CenterPoint, Xcel, and CenturyLink have responded, noting no objection to the vacation. <br />Xcel indicated they would expect to keep the service lines to the existing home at 2350 Watertown intact <br />until that home is removed, which is not a problem. That service line is not subject to an easement. <br /> <br />Staff recommends approval of the proposed easement vacation, subject to the following conditions: <br /> <br />1. The vacation shall include all existing easements within Lot 2, Block 1, Hunters Green. <br /> <br />2 The plat of Oliver Hill shall incorporate the replacement easements as shown within the proposed <br /> final plat drawing. <br /> <br />Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. <br /> <br />There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> <br />Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. <br /> <br />Landgraver moved, McGrann seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 13-3637, The <br />Broadway Group, LLC, 2350 Watertown Road, vacation of existing easements, subject to Staff’s <br />recommendations. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. <br /> <br />5. #14-3663 LAUREN PATNODE, 3596 SHORELINE DRIVE, COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN <br /> REVIEW, VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RESTAURANT <br /> AND OFFFICE SERVICE USE, 6:45 P.M. – 7:26 P.M. <br /> <br />Paul Johncox, on behalf of Lauren Patnode, was present. <br /> <br />Mack stated the applicant is requesting approvals of five variances for building and parking setbacks and <br />maximum site hard cover, a conditional use permit for a Class II Restaurant 3, a conditional use permit <br />for professional office and service use, and site plan review for redevelopment of the building at 3596 <br />Shoreline Drive. The one-story building housed a former cabinet shop which operated for decades and is <br />currently vacant. <br /> <br />The project would be done in phases. Phase I involves the remodeling of the restaurant and salon, <br />removal of the front parking area, sidewalk improvements, new canopy over sidewalks on south and west <br />sides, painting and new exterior building accents, and a new dining patio with grass and landscaping on <br />the east side of the front yard. <br /> <br />Mack displayed photographs of the existing building and parking area. Mack pointed out the two access <br />points that currently exist. Mack noted both access points will be removed and replaced with a new <br />access point, which will greatly improve traffic flow and safety. In addition, the substandard parking lot <br />Item #01 - PC Agenda - 09/15/2014 <br />Approval of Planning Commission Minutes <br />[Page 4 of 33]