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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL, MEETING HELD ON JUNE 12, 1995 (#4 - Adult Shelter - Continued) Callahan said if the CUP was changed to a license procedure, could the City exercise • more discretionary powers over the operation if problems occur. Barrett said the City has no familiarity with licensing with the exception of marinas, and no expertise on licensing or any budget for this possibility. From a practical standpoint, this would be difficult to accomplish. Kelley noted the need to preclude getting a grant from the state in order to reserve beds. Hurr said we would have to acknowledge the restriction. Callahan referred to Sojourner's open policy serving a larger geographical area, and said the shelter would not need to use this policy. Callahan said we are open to suggestions in obtaining more information. Jabbour said he was hoping the applicant could furnish additional assistance. The need has to be identified and a commitment received from the applicant that Orono's needs would be met. Hurr asked if other B-4 zoning had CUP's and if the site plan required a CUP. Mabusth said this was true. Hurr then said if the applicant is able to meet the conditions to reserve bids for the service area, the CUP can protect the need to fulfill this obligation. Callahan said this pertained to an ordinance and does not relate to people problems but land use. Jabbour felt it was difficult for a City to pull a CUP as there are too many court • decisions. Jabbour said he was not in favor of having to enforce a CUP. Hurr said the site review has not been done yet. Mabusth said this would occur after this matter of zoning is settled. The Council is trying to determine if there is a process by which the applicant can apply. Kelley said if the shelter were to move at some point, there is a possibility that the next occupant would be a use the City would not recommend. The B -4 provides limited uses and is restricted to municipal, office building, clinics, banks, and insurance offices. Examples of use for B4 with a CUP are nursing homes, hospitals, retirement homes, schools, research centers, veterinarian clinics, libraries, museums, galleries, class 1 restaurants (corporate cafeterias), and off - street parking. Hurr moved, Goetten seconded, to amend the zoning code to allow a domestic abuse shelter in B4 commercial with CUP as a requirement and Staff to look into licensing for the specific use and other needed conditions. Jabbour said he would ask that a vehicle be attached where 50% of the beds available were reserved for the service area presently being serviced. Ayes 2 -Hurr, Goetten; Nays 3- Callahan, Kelley, Jabbour. is 16