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• MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 10, 1993 ZONING FILE #1810 - CONT. Mr. DeNero clarified that this garage /apartment structure has existed since 1937 and was previously used as a caretakers' apartment. During the process of updating the apartment, they were told of the need for the conditional use permit. Jabbour stated he does not have a problem with the area requirement of the permit, but rather it being referred to as a guest house. Being called such will restrict the owner from future use of the property. Mabusth noted the resolution approves the non - rental apartment, rather than a guest house. Mayor Callahan questioned the applicant's intent for the apartment. DeNero said they may use the area for a full -time caretaker. Mayor Callahan noted several years ago, the Council decided guest apartments were fine as long as access was through the principal residence. He suggested they consider their policy on guest house uses again. Goetten noted that the unit has existed in the past. Kelley noted they have allowed non - conforming uses in the past when the structure has existed prior to zoning code standards. Jabbour disagreed with the Planning Commission's reference to the structure as a guest house as this wi I I prohibit future development of the property. He agreed with the Mayor that they should re- consider their policy. Kelley questioned whether they have the power to revoke the conditional use permit if it is determined the area is being rented. Mabusth indicated that is always a condition of approval. It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to adopt Resolution #3274 for Application #1810 Henry DeNero, 1245 Sixth Avenue North, approving a conditional use permit for a legal non- conforming, grandfathered, non - rental apartment, and directing the Planning Commission to review the non - rental guest apartment ordinance. Ayes 5, nays 0. 0 4