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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 10,1997 (#5 - #2310 Dick Bury, Classic Car Sales - Continued) Bury asked to respond. He said he cannot be limited to certain models and certain age cars that can be sold. Buty said he needs to be able to sell newer cars as well in order to pay for the business. Van Zomeren noted that whenever a car dealer gets a new license or changes locations, the dealer is required to send a letter to the City for signature. She has received such a letter for a business of wholesaling cars elsewhere in the Navarre area, requiring no cars being on display, and has found this to be consistent with office use. Van Zomeren said the point she wanted to make is that the State requires the City to sign off for licensing; if changes are made in the future, another dealer could not automatically move into the location. Flint said he supported this particular application but was concerned with ramifications from its approval elsewhere in the community. He felt the only way the approval could be successful is by amending the ordinance, narrowing the definition, and limiting the number of cars being displayed. Flint said he is concerned with a used car lot being located elsewhere in the City. Bury responded that he does not operate the same as used car lots. He noted that cars are not left outside; they are brought in overnight. Kelley asked how many of his current stock of cars are classic cars. Bury said he currently has two classic cars; the remaining 13 cars are in storage. He noted the change in numbers is reflected by the winter months. His sales to local clientele are small and the majority take place over the phone. Kelley asked how many cars would he be able to handle inside and outside at the location if he had 4 cars outside. Bury said he could have up to 25 cars inside. Kelley asked how many of those 25 cars would be classic cars during the summer months. Bury said at least 50%. Jabbour verified with Buiy that trade-ins would be allowed and the trade-ins would be of a variety of models. Goetten noted that the only B-5 Zoning is in Navarre. Gaffron displayed the map showing locations of the B-5 Zoning. Jabbour said the use was reasonable but voiced concern with bright lights. Also as far as the issue of parking is concerned, the amount allowed should not to tied to the display cars. Steve Katainen, owner of Bay Furniture Store, said the mandated parking for the property was not totally used. He indicated more land is available for parking but designed for his business. He said he has had up to 17 cars in the lot. Katainen said an