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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 14, 1993 ord: :ance amendment - cont. The drafted ordinance would separate business license from joint use licenses, includes a short list of business use standards that first of all suggests that businesses be required to adnere to the B-2 requirements, but not make that a condition of licensing, require proper insurance, and require them to notify the City of any change in business or use of the property. The proposed ordinance does not require that marinas show that they are in corneliance with the B-2 standards prior to ! icensing (none can meet those standards anyway), does not address boat length, dock, density or any other zoning issues, and it does not establish standards for Information to be collected with the license application, or conditions of the license. Currently there Is nothing in the code that requires the business to upgrade property until an Imp'-ovement is initiated. Mayor Callahan felt they should issue the licenses, which should contain i provision to revoke based on unwanted activities or If found to be non-conforming with the B-2 section. He agreed businesses should be required to file a new site plan with any changes, and felt staff should have the authority to approve subject to the owner having the right to appeal to the Council. Hurr asked how they would regulate hours of operation. Mayor Callahan felt they should also include a provision In the license that if it is revoked, the business is ineligible for another license for 12 months. Hurr asked if they Intend to force a marina to cease operations If I icense is revoked. Mayor Callahan said they should begin the process with the assumption that the business will comply, and If not, the license will be revoked. Goetten noted the licensing process has not worked in the past, but she Is willing to try something new. Kelley asked If the City licenses gas stations or grocery stores. He clarified that they are licensing a specific industry and felt this to be over regulation in some cases. Gaffron clarified that other business zones, such as B-1, 0-3, etc., do not have many of the restrictions that apply to the B-2 zone.