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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, January 12, 2009 <br />7:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />______________________________________________________________________________ <br /> PAGE 7 of 10 <br />(6. #08-3381 BARRY TANNER, 3435 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued) <br /> <br />Dick Edwards, 2480 Carman Street, indicated he has lived in the area since 1955 and that they have <br />experienced problems with the bowling alley previously. In the summertime the lights and building are <br />not as visible but that in the wintertime the building is quite noticeable. Edwards commented that the use <br />of bowling alleys have changed and asked if the applicant is aware of the costs involved with updating the <br />bowling center. <br /> <br />Tanner stated they will be refurbishing the lanes. <br /> <br />Edwards expressed doubt that the bowling center would be economically viable and that there would be a <br />lot of noise generated from the bowling center. <br /> <br />Sylvia Bertagnoli, 2499 Kelly Avenue, stated the residents still have a concern regarding the lighting in <br />the parking lot and the proposed neon sign over the door. Bertagnoli stated she would like the trash <br />containers to be stored inside. The applicant has stated he would erect a fence and that the neighbors are <br />in agreement with that. Bertagnoli indicated she would like to know the location of the smoking table. <br />Bertagnoli noted their residences are located approximately 300 feet from the door of the bowling alley. <br /> <br />Bertagnoli indicated there has been an old wooden crate filled with debris located by the door since <br />September and that it has not been removed. Bertagnoli commented she is surprised that someone does <br />not care about the building a little more to remove the garbage. <br /> <br />Sandy Lindgren, 2501 Kelly Avenue, stated she has the same concerns that the other two residents have <br />expressed. Lindgren expressed a concern regarding the lighting in the parking lot and from the <br />illuminated signage. <br /> <br />Bremer asked whether the lights in the parking lot are on all night long. <br /> <br />Turner stated to her knowledge the lights are a photo cell light and are illuminated during the nighttime <br />hours. <br /> <br />Brett Lindgren, 2501 Kelly Avenue, stated he appreciates the council’s understanding of the issues and <br />that the plans that have been presented have reinforced the concerns of the residents. <br /> <br />White stated he would like to have more information on the addition. <br /> <br />Tanner stated the smoking area would be located closer to the garage doors and that there would not be <br />any tables or chairs located in that area. <br /> <br />Spah stated they would be replacing the existing stairs. <br /> <br />White noted a concern regarding the internal noise escaping to the outside was raised tonight and asked <br />how that would be addressed. <br /> <br />Tanner stated the entrance to the bowling center is a double vestibule door. <br /> <br />Bremer recommended the door not be propped open. <br /> <br />Item #05 - CC Agenda - 01/26/09 <br />Approval of Council Minutes 01/12/09 <br />[Page 7 of 10]