06-17-2013 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 20, 2013 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 17 of 25 times when their members are not aware of where to park and they do pull into Anderson’s lot, but that his employees immediately direct them to the proper spot. Leskinen asked where his parking is located. Leskinen asked if it is located on both sides of the gazebo. Kujawa stated the calculable parking is 81 stalls. Kujawa pointed out on the overhead the available parking. Leskinen asked if the overflow parking is included in the 81 spots. Kujawa indicated it is not included. Schoenzeit commented the area is like a giant curb cut. Kujawa noted this year the parking has been impacted due to the late spring and everybody attempting to get their boats in the water on one of the few nice days. Kujawa indicated he did sit down with a tenant from River Valley and discussed boat storage outside. Their plan was over the Memorial Day weekend to move all the boats. The retail operation is also planning on using their 14 boat slips to store boats for sale. Leskinen asked if a retail operation would generate more traffic. Kujawa stated there is a very specific allotment of parking for the retail operation that has already been counted for. Bennett asked where that parking is located. Kujawa stated the exact location is not specified in the agreement but that in all likelihood it will be located against the building. In addition, the Planning Commission has to look at the heaviest uses, which are the weekends, and those are not your typical retail hours. The retail operation also is geared towards people coming to look at 40, 50,000 dollar boats, so it is a smaller retail operation than a typical boat dealer. Lemke asked where the boats are stored during the off season. Kujawa indicated all of his boats are stored in some large sheds that are located approximately one hour from here. Leskinen asked if the additional ten boats for the boat club will generate more traffic. Kujawa stated there will be a marginal increase in traffic. Kujawa stated at the time of his original conditional use permit application, he requested a larger number of slips at that time and the answer was to start with 20 and then look at increasing it. Leskinen commented it appears the City is just learning about potential problems tonight and that she has concerns with the increase. Leskinen noted she drove by there yesterday but did not get out and walk around due to the rain. Leskinen indicated the area was busy in the middle of a thunderstorm. Item #01 - PC Agenda - 06/17/2013 Approval of Planning Commission Minutes 05/20/2013 [Page 17 of 25]