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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />COUNCIL MEETING <br />JUN 1 9 1998 <br />crpf OF ORONO <br />DATE; June 17,1998 <br />ITEM NO. <br />Department Approval: <br />Name Elizabeth A. Van Zomeren <br />Title Planner/Zoning Administrator <br />Administrator Reviewed: <br />Item Description: #2377 John Chenoweth, having an interest in <br />3850 Shoreline Drive <br />OronoMN <br />Finding of Substantially Similar Use and Commercial Site Plan <br />Zoning District: B-5 Limited Neighborhood Business District <br />Lot Area: 35,028 sq. ft. (.80 acres) <br />Application: <br />The applicant intends to purchase the property as 3850 Shoreline Drive, which is currently o^ratmg <br />as ”Bav Furniture". The applicant intends to operate a ftimiture store at this location and include <br />home accessories such as lamps, pictures, baskets, etc. He is concerned about the ‘‘"’‘tations of the <br />B-5 zoning district and is requesting that the City Council approve his site plan and find that the <br />proposed use is similar to the current use which was granted a finding of substantially similar ^e <br />in 1986. The applicant has also requested that the City consider expanding the uses listed in the <br />district. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: <br />To approve the commercial site plan and find that the proposed use substantially similar to the <br />current use and compatible with other B-5 uses, subject to: <br />Applicant to provide a landscaping plan to show which plants vrill be trimmed, <br />removed or replaced. . <br />2. Restripe the parking lot, so that each stall in 9’x20 ’, ^vith a minimum of 12 spaces. <br />3. Applicant to work with staff to determine signage in compliance with Section 10.61. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: <br />To amend as approve the findings as recommended by the Planning Commission. <br />1.