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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 12, 1990 • ZONING FILE 11468- PILLSBURY CONTINUED changes to the Pillsbury proposal since it was last reviewed by Council? Callahan replied that he is not aware of any changes. He said that the only reason he had denied this application was because he had denied Mr. Pemberton's application. Councilmember Goetten indicated that this project is placing new construction within the 0 -75' setback zone. Goetten felt that the Pillsburys could have placed the greenhouse addition elsewhere as part of the recent remodeling project that was done to the house. Goetten indicated that she did not see a hardship for a greenhouse to be located in the 0 -75' zone. Goetten said that Council should be concerned about voting for this because of the precedent that will be set. Councilmember Peterson concurred with Goetten and added that she disagreed with the process of Council review that this application has undergone. Councilmember Nettles stated that Bracketts Point is a beautiful part of Orono, especially when viewed from Lake Minnetonka. Nettles did not feel that the Pillsburys' proposal would have any detrimental impact on the City, or the Lake. Nettles reiterated his belief that reducing hardcover wherever possible is important. Councilmember Goetten agreed with Nettles that Bracketts Point is a beautiful area. She said there are Ordinances in place, however, which must be upheld. Motion, Ayes -3, Peterson, Goetten, Nay. Motion passed. • #1483 HAROLD VOGT 1342 REST POINT CIRCLE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. Vogt was present for the review of this application. City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed this application and informed the Council that an accurate survey of this property has not been received. Bernhardson suggested that should this application be approved, it be done conceptually and that a new survey be submitted before final approval is given. Bernhardson noted that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of this application subject to the submittal of a structural engineer's report regarding the stability of this structure. Mr. Vogt stated that he had bought the property last June. He said that this boat house structure was a key reason they chose this particular piece of property. Mr. Vogt indicated that he had done an extensive title search of this property and found nothing pertaining to the boat house. Mr. Vogt informed the Council that there are eight similar structures in his neighborhood on Fagerness Point. One of the boat house structures is being used as a rental unit. Mr. Vogt said that tearing down the structure would create quite a hardship because it would devaluate his property. The structure is built into the hillside so removal would not have an impact on hardcover. 40 Councilmember Goetten said that it is important that the - 11 -