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The propcny contains a vault type toilet system which is pumped out as requirc^^ The history of maintenance of said system indicates thant meets the intent o t sewace treatment provisions of Section 10.31. Subd. 12. A telephone is available at the site. The property exists as a single tax parcel which abuts the lake. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on April 18. 1994 and recommended approval based on the following findings; A The site containing 7.5 drs buildable acres is large enough to support a dav use recreation area and cKcasional overnight camping use without any adverse effect upon the lake or upon the adjacent wetlands located within the northern pittlion ot the property. B The continued use as a day use recreation area will have no negative impact upon the neighboring adjacent properties nor on nearby properties. C Based on the historic and expected continuing level of use. the fire protection svstem developed by the Orono staff for Big Island and the Streater Cove guidelines established and published by the Power Squadron for member Jse of the site will provide the necessary precautions to maintain the public safety and welfare. D The historic and continuing use requires no variances to the required standards set forth in Section 10.31, Subd. 3(C). (Alt.: Grant variance to allow uses in excess of 20 users per acre?) E The Minnetonka Power Squadron provides a significant public benefit to the lake bv fostering and encouraging seamanship and sate boating practices. Additionally, the property is occasionally used by educational. research and civic organizations. The Citv Council finds that granting a conditional use permit to allow day use recreation area w ith cKcasional overnight camping will not be detrimental to the Pace 3 of 7