03-07-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 7, 1995 PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING - FOURTH WORKSHOP PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ZONING CODE TO ALLOW DOMESTIC ABUSE SHELTER AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD in the neighborhood, etc. The kitchen operation would have a per -diem license. Hennepin County requires a license. There are also fire codes, etc. to follow. Hessburg said the architect specializes in reconstructions of schools and institutions and is familiar with the guidelines. Schroeder read a letter from John O'Sullivan, owner of O'Sullivan's. He sees problems with having a shelter at this location and prefers rezoning the area for professional or business uses. He wrote that the building does not meet zoning codes, and Orono is limited in the number of businesses in the community. It was answered by Schroeder that the site would not be rezoned commercial. An owner would not be permitted to sell the property in the future for a greater value due to rezoning. The site will stay zoned as it is presently. Marilyn Renier, neighbor on Navarre Lane, voiced approval of the shelter. She said the building is standard battered and bruised and needs to be used. Peterson reported that there has been many cases of vandalism reported to the police department. Richard Meyers said he thinks that this is a good commercial area. He asked if anyone has ever come forward to the Planning Commission to try to develop it commercially. Gaflron said there have been calls asking what can be done with the property. People have been informed of the residential zoning code and what can be done in residential areas. Peterson said that this would not scare off a developer from proceeding with a plan. Hessburg said that the property had been for sale for six years, and no purchase 0 agremrsent has been presented contingent on a use. He did not feel that this was a Il