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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, August 15, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />residential home adjacent to this property and that in some of the other B districts there is also residential <br />adjoining the districts. <br />Bernet stated they have been voted the best pastry shop/bakery for the past ten years and not one of the <br />best restaurants. Bernet pointed out that 80 percent of their sales come from baked goods and that the <br />restaurant portion is not even 20 percent of their entire sales. Bernet stated the location in Maple Grove is <br />a different concept and that the restaurant is not a real strong talking point for them because they focus <br />primarily on baked goods. Bernet noted they would be primarily serving quiche, bagels, and bakery <br />goods. Bernet stated in their view it would be a good addition to the community and an attraction for <br />families. <br />Thiesse stated he agrees it would be a benefit to the City. <br />Schoenzeit commented the City should do what they can to make it successful. <br />Anderst asked whether it is a bagel/coffee shop and whether they will not be offering entrees. <br />Schoenzeit stated the Planning Commission is not looking at the menu. <br />Anderst stated a bagel/coffee shop is one thing and a full restaurant is another thing. Anderst stated the <br />next thing they will be asking for will be a liquor license and outdoor seating. Anderst noted they have <br />residents right across the street on the back side. <br />Anderst indicated he looked at this property a while back but that he could not put a restaurant there but <br />now today they are going to put a restaurant there. Anderst stated it does not make any difference if there <br />is liquor there or not and that in his view the rules have changed. <br />Thiesse commented the rules have not changed. <br />Anderst stated the City shouldn't roll over because someone is having difficulty selling the building and <br />that in his opinion the Planning Commission should table this until the parking is figured out and what <br />actually is going in there. <br />Page 12 of 15 <br />