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. k $ • I y' FiJ.. L;r r Access for the non-residents to park cars has always been granted by previous owners of these properties and Olson and Casey. While no permanent easements have been put in place, we think the access issue is probably governed by the fact that it’s been done for 15 years wiAout protest from anyone. Also, the land behind the docks is clearly a right a way to access the docks and was always set up that way. Specifically as relates to Olson and Casey’s docks, they are separate tracts on the plot map but were purchased by both Casey and Olson in a single purchase agreement and transaction when they purchased their homes. The docks and homes have always been tied together, and as neighbors we would like to ensure that they continue to stay together. If these two docks are allowed to be sold off to non-residents, it will only increase the problems and potential problems we already face. Conclusions We feel strongly that since 1985 there has been a substantial expansion of use of non- conforming properties (specifically the non-resident boat docks). • The non-resident I* it owners have gone substantially beyond what was approved and intended inl985. We would ask that the city carefully review this situation to determine if there is any way to bring it within the current zoning code and Comprehensive Plan. Since the non-resident docl^ are the only non-conforming dock properties in all Orono, at some point in the future we feel these non-resident docks will need to be eliminated. Given the continued expanded use, the current problems and the significant potential for much greater problems in the near future, we feel it is important to address the issue now. At a minimum, we would ask that the city eliminate all of the expanded use since the Conditional Use Permit was granted and bring these properties back to where they were when the permits w’ere granted. Specifically that would involve the following: — Only 1 car of parking p>er boat slip for the three boat slips whose Conditional Use Permits allow 1 car of parking. - No overnight parking. - Removal of anti-crime light. - Removal of flag pole. - Removal of gravel car park. - Elimination of parking that blocks the fire hydrant. No partying on boats tied un to the docks. No overnight accommodations on the boats tied up to the docks. - Removal of electricity to docks and running water. Given the narrowmess of the channel and the shallow depth of the area in question, we’d ^so like to see boat size for the non-resident slips restricted to the boat sizes that were in use in 1985, or the 33-34 foot limit stated in the January' Planning Commission meeting by one of the non-resident dock ownqrs.