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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 10,1998 (#6) U2394 C. PEARSON COMPANY, HAVING AN INTEREST IN 2697 KELLY AVENUE- continued Jablx)ur suggested Mrs. Bimbaum meet with staff to discuss potential building on the lot since the lot is very restricted and a minimum amount of hardcover would be allowed. Van Zomeren verified that Lydiard Avenue is platted as a street but is not open for use as a road. She explained that the applicant tried to request a side yard variance and curb cut off of Lydiard to reduce the amount of hardcover in the driveway. Van Zomeren informed the applicant that a building would have to meet the 35' setback for a side yard adjacent to street, regardless of whether or not Lydiard Avenue was open. Jabbour noted that Orono is one of the few cities in Minnesota that file property restrictions through resolutions on deeds. A title search would provide these restrictions to new owners. Mrs. Bimbaum stated it was not her place to withdraw the application since Mr. Pearson is the applicant, but she wanted to address her concerns to Council since she is the property owner. Kelley Moved, Flint seconded, to deny Application #2394 requesting variances to construct a new residence on the property located at 2697 Kelly Avenue. Van Zomeren asked Council if time limits apply with denial of the application since she has had numerous inquiries about the property. Jabbour responded that the 6 month time limit would apply only to the current applicant and not to the propert>-. He also noted that no motorized vehicles were envisioned to be allowed to use Lydiard Avenue. Van Zomeren reiterated that the property was allowed 700 s.f of hardcover for the driveway with a total of 2,000 s.f. of hardcover for the property, per Resolution No. 3997A. Kelley noted there were other issues with the property such as the fence. V'ote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#7) 1998 MARINA LICENSES Gaffron reported tliat Orono has five commercial marinas. Annual license applications and fees are submitted in February, with an on-site review early in the summer. Me noted the August 7, 1998 Request for Council Action lists the seven conditions each marina is required to follow, as well as some of the issues specific to each marina. Staff recommended approval of marina licenses for Windward Marina, Genmar/King's Cove, Sailor's World, and North Shore Marina, with conditions placed on the license for Lakeside Marina.