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11 . The property contains a vault type toilet system which is pumped out as required. The history of maintenance of said system indicates that it meets the intent of the sewage treatment provisions of Section 10.31, Subd. 12. 12. A telephone is available at the site. 13. The property exists as a single tax parcel which abuts the lake. 14. 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 dry buildable acres is large enough to supfK)rt a day use recreation area and occasional overnight camping use w ithout any adverse effect upon the lake or upon the adjacent wetlands located within the northern portion of 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 aiKl expected continuing level of use, the fire protection system developed by the Orono staff for Big Island and the Streater Cove guidelines established and published by the Power Squadron for member use of the site will provide the necessary precautions to maintain the public safety and welfare. D. The historic and continuing level of use requires a variance to Section 10.31, Subd. 3(C)(1) to allow in excess of 20 users per acre on the site at one time. In the opinion of the Planning Commission, the Power Squadron should be allowed up to 500 users at one time without special requirements. Events or occasions in which more than 500 users will occupy the site should be subject to City Council approval. E. The Minnetonka Power Squadron provides a significant public benefit to the lake by fostering and encouraging seamanship and safe boating practices. Additionally, the property is occasionally used by educational, research and civic organizations. Page 3 of 7