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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, August 15, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. Fridley stated the Voyageur strip is to the southeast and consists of 33 feet. Fridley stated there are essentially two 33 -foot wide strips of parking, one on each property, with a grass strip in between. Fridley indicated there is parking on both sides and that it is essentially a cross parking agreement. Thiesse stated if those other parking stalls are involved, then parking would be an issue. Barnhart stated portions of the former Snyder space are being used by Culver's, which is something the Planning Commission should recognize even if enough spaces were provided on the subject property. Staff will look into the parking on both sites and the agreement further but that it is his belief there is a cross parking easement in place. Schoenzeit stated to his recollection the City has never received 11 public comments in favor of a proposal before. Leskinen commented it is encouraging that there is so much support in the area for the proposal, which will need to be taken into consideration. Leskinen stated she is also struggling with whether it should be defined as a restaurant rather than a coffee/bagel shop but that it does have limited hours for the bigger menu. Thiesse asked whether the applicant could request a zoning change if the application is denied. Barnhart indicated he could. Schoenzeit stated in his view a liquor license would put it over the edge since typically bagel/coffee shops do not offer liquor, and if it is offered, that would cross that threshold. Schoenzeit stated currently they are proposing a limited menu, limited hours, and then the production facility. Schoenzeit noted Brueggers is making bagels at their facility and Starbucks at several locations have added beer and wine, which demonstrates the definition for a coffee/bagel shop is changing. Leskinen asked if there is any request for outdoor seating. Page 9 of 15