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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,July 13,2009 7:00 o'clock p.m. (Appeal of Zoning Violation,Continued) Mattick stated Staff also looked at the alternative to a Level II home occupation and it was Staff's determination that if the vehicles are stored indoors,that would be a workable solution. Mattick stated the City Council should determine whether they feel this is a true dispatch center. White noted the two people reside in the home and that to his recollection the intent of the ordinance at the time it was originally discussed was to prohibit outside employees from coming to the residence and being dispatched to another site. Gaffron stated the specific home occupations that were the impetus for the drafting of the ordinance involved landscaping businesses,hair dressers,and a flower growing business. McMillan noted one of the concerns raised at the time the ordinance was being initially discussed was the number of cars that would be parked on the streets by people actually coming to the residence and the noise that could potentially be created by the running of the trucks. Murphy stated he does not know whether it is possible for the City to monitor the number of trips that are made by the two trucks,but that given the low density of the neighborhood,he has a difficult time envisioning this causing a problem. Murphy suggested the Council consider tabling the matter to see whether some other solution could be arrived at or determine whether the language in the ordinance should be revised. Bremer noted this is an annual permit and that if the complaints continue,the City could look at other options. Murphy stated in his opinion the situation will also be improved once the vehicles are parked indoors. McMillan commented in her opinion this is not a business that is prohibited but should probably be classified as a Level II business. Mattick stated due to the limited number of people involved in the business operation and the fact that they both reside in the residence,this does not appear to be a big issue. Mattick suggested the Council consider narrowing down the parameters of the business and limiting the number of trucks or trips to and from the residence. If the population in the area increases,the City could look at the matter again. Murphy asked whether there are any deliveries made to the home as part of the business. Frazier indicated there are not. Curtis stated if the City Council feels this is a Leve12 business,the property owners should apply for a permit,which would require a public hearing,and that the Council could set the parameters for the business at that time. Murphy moved,McMillan seconded,to request Mr. Frazier apply for a Level 2 home occupancy permit,with the understanding the two commercial vehicles will be parked indoors,and that the City Council will consider further parameters being placed on the business following the public hearing,and with the$100 fee being waived. PAGE 6