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were eliminated. So the marina in its current state has fewer boat slips than it did back in 1989. In no <br /> way shape or form have any slips been added. <br /> 59 Minute Mark: Council Woman Seals indicates that the two new rental licenses will take up an <br /> additional 4 parking spots. We would again like to point out that 1442 Shoreline Drive has been rented <br /> out for years. We are applying for new rental license for this address simply because it is a new City <br /> Ordinance, but this is not a new rental. <br /> 1:14 Minute Mark:there is a question about a tree that was on the site plan in 1989 that is not there <br /> now and the council is wondering if it was ever there. We don't know the answer to that. In any case <br /> the tree on the plan did not abut Mr.Johnson's property. It abuts our own residential property. <br /> 1:19 Minute Mark: Mr.Johnson states that if we are allocating 4 parking spots to the rental properties <br /> then we should lose a boat slip or two. As previously stated, even if allowing for additional parking spots <br /> for the new rental at 1440 Shoreline Drive we are well in excess of the 59 spots required for the 98 slips <br /> at the marina. <br /> 1:23 Minute Mark: Mr.Johnson states that we have been violating our CUP for years by running more <br /> boats than allowed. This is flatly untrue. <br /> 1:24 Minute Mark: Mr. Johnson states we are horrible neighbors. We don't know how to respond to <br /> this. We do everything within our power to minimize the impact our business has on Mr.Johnson and <br /> his property. Again, Mr.Johnson chose to buy a residential property next to a commercial marina. He <br /> needs to realize that. The former owner of his residence at 1432 Shoreline Drive had no objections to <br /> our use of the property. We actually got along really well and even mowed his lawn. If Mr.Johnson <br /> would be reasonable to work with he would find us to be very reasonable to work with as well. <br /> 1:25 Minute Mark: Mr. Johnson says the parking lot has gotten bigger and bigger. This is flatly untrue. <br /> The parking lot has not change at all. <br /> 1:26 Minute Mark: Mayor Walsh states that he would like to take a look at what we can do to make the <br /> road safer. We completely agree. We are open to larger and more No Parking signs. We could put <br /> cones out. We are willing to do our part. The simple fact is customers pulling boats are going to stop <br /> and ask where to go even when specifically told not to do that. It's also a dangerous part of the road <br /> irrespective of the use of our property, and it is not proper to characterize every accident or parking <br /> violation that occurs as being directly the result of the use of our property. For example there was an <br /> accident there last year when a young driver hit a light pole because they were texting on their phone, <br /> and this was mischaracterized by Mr.Johnson as having something to do with the use of our property. <br /> We simply are not responsible for everything that occurs on the road. We do have vested interest and <br /> are willing to do whatever we can ensure public safety. We are looking for guidance from the City of <br /> Orono. <br /> 1:31 Minute Mark: Mr.Johnson calls us bad stewards. We completely disagree. This property was <br /> neglected, in foreclosure and run down with blighted houses before we purchased it and cleaned it up. <br /> 1:34 Minute Mark: Mr.Johnson states that River Valley is one of the top 100 boat dealers in the country <br /> and all of this business is coming out of this site. This is a complete mischaracterization of River Valley. <br /> It is true that they are a large boat dealer, but they have 3 locations which account for their sales and <br />