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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 1994 ( 98 - Item #1974 - Corbin - Continued) • Hurr also noted that the area between the tuck -under garage and the driveway is listed as being grass. The applicant confirmed that the area in front of the garage door is cement. This would add more hardcover to the percentages now listed. During discussion, Cook said that no new walls would be needed if the driveway was removed. Hurr said that the time limit of five years would be difficult to track. Jabbour commented that financial obligation cannot be a factor in determining hardship, and noted money could be saved if the work was done at the same time as the retaining walls. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to approve Resolution #3487 for a conditional use permit for Tyler Corbin at 4685 North Shore Drive with the condition of removing the driveway in the 0 -75' zone per the Planning Commission recommendation. The applicant has the option to remove said driveway now or be given a one -year grace period requiring the applicant to post one - and -a -half times the cost of removal. Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#9) #1978 WESTONKA INTERVENTION PROJECT, 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD Mr. Hessburg, Director of Westonka Intervention Project was present. • Callahan reported the project is looking to begin a shelter for battered women and their children at the old Grace Baptist Church building in Navarre. The shelter would consist of nine sleeping rooms for mothers and their children. The average stay is 17 days. Counseling would be provided. The present zoning code does not permit such a use. The applicant is requesting an amendment be made of the zoning code. The Planning Commission said the proposed use has merit at this location. Callahan asked Mr. Hessburg about the project's application with the City of Mound to use the Our Lady -of -the -Lake Convent for a shelter. Hessburg reported the Mound Planning Commission called for a public hearing because of the location being within 300' of a residential area. 12 Citizens voiced fear of violence and a possible decrease in property value if such a shelter was located there. Even though the project presented data to negate those fears, the Mound Council said the site was inappropriate for a shelter and would check into other zoning possibilities. Jabbour said this site appeared to be an appropriate location for a shelter. Goetten agreed but was concerned with changing the zoning code. Hessburg noted the school districts of Westonka, Orono, and Minnetonka all have service near the area to bus children to their schools. The location is also convenient for shopping and other bus services. C7 5