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V . - MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JULY 24, 2000 (1^2600 BRIAN KERBER, Continued) Peterson stated a hardship in her view is inherent to the land and not the need for additional storage space. Mayor Jabbour commented he would like to sec the properties in Orono be as uncluttered as possible. Sansevere moved, Jnbbour seconded, to approve the variance to permit construction of a 2,160 square foot pole barn and a variance to the street lot line for the property located at 740 Orchard Park Road, with the stipulation being that if the Applicant wishes to exercise his right as presently exists in the Ordinance to construct an additional shed, that building must comply to City standards, and with the understanding the Applicant will store his vehicle and trailer inside the newly constructed structure, and further with the understanding that the existing two-stall garage will be relocated as far back as possible. Jabbour commented in his view the hardship is based on the land and the Applicant relinquishing his right to construct four structures on his property. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 1, Peterson Opposed. Peterson stated in her view there is no hardship inherent with the land and that the Applicant should be required to limit the size of the building to 2,000 square feet. (#7) JAMES ANDERST - NARROWS SALOON, 3380 SHORELINE DRIVE - PERMIT REVIEW James Anderst, Applicant, was present. Weinberger stated the City of Orono has issued a building permit to the Applicant to allow the additional remodeling of the Narrows Saloon which includes c.xpanding the bar into the former Minnetonka Photo space, which is now vacant. This property is located in the B-l Retail Sales Business District in which a Class II Restaurant Is defined as a restaurant which scr\cs into.xicating liquor or has live entertainment. Weinbcrgei stated the e.vpansion of the building requires the owner to obtain a conditional use permit since Class II Restaurants arc allowed by a conditional use permit. The applicant has made a formal application for a conditional use permit, but would technically be considered to be an after-the-fact application since the owner was permitted to proceed forward with the remodeling and e.xpansion of the restrooms. Weinberger stated the proposed expansion meets all setback requirements for the B-l District, with no change to the footprint of the building except for the small expansion to the restroom area. Weinberger stated the expansion to the restroom is needed in order to make the restrooms handicap accessible. Subsequent to issuance of a building permit, Stafi* determined that a conditional use permit is Page 6