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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 10, 2008 7:00 o’clock p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 4 of 13 (4. #08-3381 BARRY TANNER, 3435 SHORELINE DRIVE, Continued) Rahn commented this is similar to the Hill School application and that this is really the time to have the building brought up to code. Rahn noted there are a number of items that would need to be corrected, and asked whether the owner of the building is agreeable to updating the building. Tanner stated the Planning Commission did place specific demands on the application. Rahn stated in his opinion that parking should be known upfront and should be professionally delineated on a plan. Tanner stated it was the consensus of the Planning Commission and Staff that the parking was adequate. Rahn asked if the applicant will have a professionally drawn floor plan, lighting plan, and site plan. Tanner indicated he would do whatever is required, and that if the Council is in need of additional information, he would be glad to provide it. Murphy noted the Council would like to have the floor plan to better illustrate the food service. Turner stated Staff is requesting a floor plan depicting the seating and the type of food that would be served. Turner indicated Staff has a concern that a number of people would come to the facility to eat rather than bowl given the limited parking. Murphy stated at the last meeting he specifically asked whether the applicant would be running the business and that it was his understanding the applicant had indicated he would not be running it. Tanner indicated he would be the owner of the business but that he would have a manager that would run the day-to-day operations. Murphy stated it is not the Council’s job to design the bowling center and that the applicant should be more proactive in bringing forth his plans for the building. Tanner stated he would be glad to provide that. Murphy stated if the applicant is involved in real estate, he should have known that the Council would like to see those types of items and that it is important the residents are aware of exactly what is being proposed for this site. Tanner stated their plans are not in stone and that he has spoken to the residents on a number of occasions. Murphy stated in order for the Council to go forward with any kind of a positive recommendation, they should have more details. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 11/24/08 Approval of Council Minutes 11/10/08 [Page 4 of 13]