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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Moiday, AagMft 8,2005 <br />7:00 o*clock p.m. <br />(Hoac OeaipatioB UctMC Review, CoatfaBed) <br />Sifuevere inquired whether SufThu returned *jo the property. <br />Curtis stated she has not been back to the property since her initial inspection. <br />Mr. Cordes distributed pictures of their property to the Council. <br />vere inquired whether Items 5,6,8 and 9 could be complied with. <br />Curtis stated the property owners would not be able to address Item S unless the equipment is moved <br />offsite. Curtis indicated that only the RRUA and RRI-B zoning districts allow accessory buildings to be <br />utilized for home occupations. <br />Ky Sorenson, 860 Forest Arms Lane, stated a drastic chanqe has occurred since the City has become <br />involved in this situation, but that up until appro.ximately six weeks ago, the equipment was spread all <br />over the neighborhood. <br />Sorenson stated he has a fundamental right as a property owner to enjoy the peace and quiet and that in <br />his opinion, given the zoning of this area, a landwaping business should not be allowed on this property. <br />Sorenson stated this situation is beyond what good neighbors should be required to tolerate. <br />Robert Bonnema, 800 Forest Arms Lane, indicated this area is zoned residential. Bonnema stated he did <br />hire Jeff approximately one year ago to mow his land but that this business has grovn over the past year. <br />Bonnema distributed pictures to the couiKil of the Cordes property that were taken within the past six <br />weeks. Bonnema explained that a gravel road has also been constructed along the property line to access <br />the accessory structure. <br />Bonnema noted his property is currently for sale and that his real esute agent has informed him that if this <br />home occiqMtion license is approved, it would have a 10 to 20 percent negative impact on the value of his <br />house. <br />Mrs. Cordes stated she does not want to downplay the concerns of the neighbors, but diat there are also a <br />number of neighbors who do not have any issue with their business. <br />Mr. Cordes stated one of the neighbors who did sell their residence did submit a letter indicating that their <br />business did not negatively affect the value of their property. <br />McMillan inquired whether this property is in compliance with the hardcover limits. <br />Gaflhm slated the gravel driveway is relatively new and that Staff does not have any issue with the <br />physical improvements to the property since they ha\'c not required any variances. <br />FACE 9