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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE I2, 1995 PUBLIC COMMENTS • Mimi Ryerse, who lives on Old Crystal Bay Road, asked the Council to consider revising the Noise Ordinance. Ryerse said that the noise from moto- crossing, with no mufflers being used, has affected her neighborhood. She has contacted the police department on several occasions and was told that they are unable to assist in alleviating this problem as the ordinance is vague. Kelley commented that he was aware of the problem, as he also lives in the same area, and suggested to Ryerse that she voice the noise complaint before the Council. The people who are moto - crossing are riding on their own property. Callahan asked Gerhardson to check into this problem as well as the ordinance itself and report back to Council. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT (#4) ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - ADULT SHELTER Callahan said the issue at the meeting was to decide whether to amend the code and/or the zoning ordinance regarding the use of church property in Navarre. This matter is driven by the interest in the property by the Westonka Intervention Project but was not • specific to whether Westonka's application would be approved. Their application would need approval under specific conditions under either a zoning or code change. Callahan also said the financial stability of the organization is not germane to the discussion. The issue was brought before the Planning Commission and Council as a result of the application required to operate a shelter in October of 1994. The current codes do not permit a domestic shelter in Orono at this time in any zone. The question being is whether or not to make a change to the zoning code to allow this use. Callahan said the Council referrred the shelter issue to the Planning Commission, as it is a land planning matter. The Planning Commission held public hearings, work sessions, and public information meetings. Information was gathered and detailed from contact with police, professionals, and other shelter groups. As a result, two ordinances were drafted, one for a residential zone amendment, and for a commercial zone amendment. The Planning Commission recommended an ordinance amendment for the residential zone with a conditional use permit or a conditional use permit under the B-4 commercial zoning. This zone includes nursing homes, retirement homes with CUP, and professional office building use. At this time, a zoning change would be required. •