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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ___________________________________________________________________________________ (4. #03-3351 BARRY TANNER ON BEHALF OF BROOK INVESTMENT, B-1 ZONING DISTRICT – ZONING CODE AMENDMENT, Continued) White commented that the main issue with this site is the fact that there needs to be a number of revenue sources within the bowling center, such as food service, vending machines, and alcohol, which can create problems. Tanner noted bowling centers have operated that way for over 50 years. White stated one of the issues is the fact that the tenants above the bowling center have been told that their rents will be tripled. White expressed concern that the bowling center will be able to generate enough income to be viable. Tanner stated he does not own the building and that he is only the owner of the bowling center, which is located in the basement. McMillan moved, Rahn seconded, Application #08-3351, Barry Tanner on behalf of Brook Investment, B-1 Zoning District-Zoning Code Amendment, to direct staff to develop a code amendment based on the memorandum received from the Planning Commission. Murphy asked what the rationale is for including a swimming school, a scuba school, and an events center in the B-1 District. Turner stated the list was developed from suggestions from the Planning Commissioners and that the places selected for the list were recreational. Murphy stated he would like to understand the rationale for including some of these uses. White noted the B-1 zoning districts within the City are very small and would not allow some of these uses. Gaffron indicated it was not the intent to expand the B-1 districts and that due to the size of the properties located in the B-1 districts, some of these uses would not be allowed. Bremer stated if the City Attorney feels it is better to have a list developed, she would be in favor of a list, but that she has found over the years people’s tastes change and recommended that if the district cannot accommodate a certain use, it should be eliminated from the list. McMillan asked whether wine could also be sold. Bremer stated a liquor license would be required to sell wine or beer stronger than 3.2 beer. Turner stated if stronger beer or alcohol is served, Staff would like to see a larger food selection offered. Murphy requested that Staff give some consideration to the future advantages and disadvantages of each specific use that is listed as they draft the zoning code amendment. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PAGE 7 of 12 Item #02 - CC Agenda - 06/09/08 Approval of Council Minutes 05/27/08 [Page 7 of 12]