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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PIANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1985 PAGE 4 §884 RICHARD ELLER Edward Stanke of 2660 Pheasant Road explained that is the property owner most affected by the Eller's boat as his property abutts the Eller property. Stanke stated that his home is for sale and that the boat next door depreciates the value of his home. Paul Pohle of 2789 Pheasant Road explained that he lives on the very end of Pheasant Road and has to drive down the whole road. Pohle stated that the first thing he sees is the eyesore, large boat stored on Eller's property during the winter and in the summer he sees high grass on Eller's property. John Ericson of 1620 Shadywood Road asked that the ordinance regarding boat storage be read to the public. Zoning Administrator Mabusth read Section 10.60, Subdivis j on 1 3 of the Munici pa 1 Code regarding the storage of beat s. John Ericson of 1620 Shadywood Road confessed that he too has a boat over 20' stored on his property, but that his neighbors don't complain. Ericson noted that the ordinance is impossible to enforce within the City of Orono because of all the boats. Ericson noted that people like to work on their boats during the spring weather and i f the boats are stored at another location they cannot work on them. Jerry Wheeler of 3399 Crystal Bay Road noted that he has a similar boat storage problem in his neighborhood. Wheeler quoted Section 10.06, Subd 3(B) 1 (16) of the zoning code in which it states that granting a variance of this sort being requested can only be granted "when it is demonscrated that suen action will be in the keeping of the spirit and intent of the zoning chapter". Wheeler explained the reason fo the zoning ordinances is to keep the City clean and keep the property values high. Wheeler stated if there is a complaint and if an over-sized boat violates the spirit and intent of the law, then that person should move the boat, or if that person is unable to move the boat, then that person should invest money into a storage of an off-site storage location. Wheeler noted that zoning laws can be enforced unequally and that this is why there are var iance procedures. Wheeler stated that if the over-sized boat can be stored to the rear of the property or screened properly then it shouldn't be a violation of the ordinance. Wheeler noted that the ordinance need not be changed, but that staff could respond only to complaints. Alvin Nelson of 2445 Dunwoody Avenue stated that it should be taken on an individual basis. Nelson stated that all residents shouldn't have to store their boats just because some neighbors can't get along. Nelson noted that his neighbor has no objections to his boat. Nelson explained that l>oats are only on the land during the winter and the snow covers most boats so that the boats are inconspicuous. ’I T i