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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCII. MEETING HELD APRII. 8, 1985. PAGE 9 #901 JOI?NSON Karl Johnson explained that his wife and he have discussed (cont.; this to a great extent and have decided that they wi I 1 move the boat elsewhere next year. Johnson explained the reason that they are going to do this is because of the violent behavior of Mr. Wheeler with attempts at intimidation, including slanderous yard signs, inaccurate letters to local newspapers, and harrassing mail and bodily injury threats to him and his immediate neighbors, which resulted in the police being called and which has dictated that he drop his boat parking variance. Mayor Butler asked if Johnson is formally withdrawing his variance application and asking the Council to not take ac+-ioi< .)n the boat. Karl Johnson explained that if they were to win this they don't know %,.nat would happen ar.d feared what would happen. Johnson noted that they are trying to end this and quiet the neighborhood down as this matter has gore too far. Johnson confirmed that he is withdrawing his variance to park the boat. Mayor Butler stated that the :)oat should be moved by May 1, 1985. Councilmember Frahm advised staff that staff shoulrt notify the Council promptly if the boat is parked there next year. Frahm had no problem with the retaining wall as it performs a function of preventing further erosion. Councilmember Grabek asked if the boat :.as not moved by May 1, 1985, what would happen if it was not moved. Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained that staff would issue a citation if the boat was not moved by May 1. Mabusth confirmed that staff would issue a citation also next year if the boat is ever parked there again, and report to Council. Councilmember T. Adams agreed with Frahm and felt the retaining wall should be allowed to stay since it serves as an important function in preventing erosion. Zoning Administrator Mabusth noted the Planning Commission's recommendation to remove all the gravel that was placed within the 0-75' setback area and to place suitable ground cover over that area. Mabusth stated that since the property has an excess of 6 percent of hardcover in the 75-250' setback area, Planning Commission asked that that portion of the graveled area also be removed. Mabusth noted that no base is under the graveled area under the boat. Karl Johnson stated that the graveled area used to extend to the stairs on Wheelers property.