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Orono City Council <br />December 5, 1984 <br />Page 2 <br />All of the above reasons have been used and will continue to be <br />used Lo justify the existance of multiple occupancy of single <br />family dwellings. In light of the fact that these reasons are <br />being used to approve variances, I think we need to look at all <br />the reasons for granting approval of the Kaul proposal. <br />Another area that needs to be considered is that we are being <br />asked to allow a "BUSINESS" to operate in a residential <br />neighborhood. On first thought, this seems to be something we <br />might not want, but, with further consideration, I realize there <br />are many businesses operating in the residential sections of <br />Orono, many of which are in and around single family homes. How <br />can we condone the activities of others, many who may not have <br />asked permission, and not allow the Kaul Bed and Breakfast. <br />in my immediate neighborhood I can think of several business <br />operations that operate with little or no harm to the <br />neighborhood and its residents. <br />1. Gordon Coffin -Surveyor <br />3025 Watertown Road <br />Actual office operates in basement of home. <br />Home is used for business purposes. Four to six <br />cars frequently parked on premises. <br />2. Green House (Formerly Newmann residence) <br />NW Corner Watertown a Crystal Bay Road <br />Boat and Auto storage business. Both inside and <br />OUTSIDE storage for a fee. <br />3. Hertz's Auto Body <br />2845 Watertown Road <br />Body shop in residential area. Actually listed <br />in phone book as commercial business. Excessive <br />number of cars parked in this location. <br />Doubtful whether this business is operating <br />lawfully. <br />4. Stubbs Building 3 House Movers <br />Crystal Bay Road <br />Actual address not listed in phone book. <br />Storage and operations facility for house moving <br />business located in and around single family <br />home. Many large vehicles parked on premises. <br />These four examples are all within one mile of my home and of <br />each other. They do not. cause any damage to my enjoyment of my <br />home and seem to be operating in a manner that is acceptable to <br />the community as a whole. How can we allow these businesses to <br />exist and not allow the Kaul Red and Breakfast. <br />The four examples listed above are obvious to me because of my <br />proximity to them. I am sure that in other parts of Orono there <br />are numerous other similar enterpris-s in existance. <br />P6 <br />