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r. Zoning File #1017 June 2, 1986 Page 2 of 7 approximately 3.3 acres of dry contiguous land. Since that variance review the Andersons have moved out of the house -- the house has been vacant for over 2-1/2 years. The Andersons have had the house offered for sale for at least four years . Reports from persons seeking information on the property confirm the house will require major repairs if it is to remain in its present state and not be torn down. Are there adverse effects on the character of this residential neighborhood as a result of this use. a. External appearance will not change except for the appearance of guo.sts in yard or at dock but in the performance of associated residential like uses. Remember the house contain:- 9 potential and if used to the "maximum potential, family unit" could sustain 18+ permanent members instead of the intermittant week -end use of the B&B guests. b. Septic use will be comparable to 1.0 member family use. Laundry will be done commercially. There is adequate area for more drainfields. In 1985 staff contacted two cities that have approved B&Bs. Stillwater allows theirs via a Conditional Use Permit in what they classify as an R-2 or duplex zone. A district that has predominantly large older homes. The Stillwater staff had reported that after the first B&B was approved at an 8 bedroom use (not primary residence for owner) that they never received a complaint from the neighbors and that those they heard from said they wouldn't even know a B&B operated within the residence. A second request for a B&B was approved in late 183 without any objections. The City is considering limiting the total number of B&Bs to four for the district. Excelsior allowed their B&B via a Conditional Use Permit because the use satisfied performance standards established for use of designated historic structures. I have enclosed the resolution that approved the use at 201 Mill Street. In our recent review, staff learned that the City of Hastings recently amended their code allowing a B&B use in a multiple dwelling zone (duplex) as a permitted use - similar to the Stillwater code (review Exhibit G). The Planning Commission felt that. the Hastings code provided excellent direction for Orono's amendment but that Orono allo4 a B&B via a conditional use permit. Staff rechecked with other governmental agencies that would have to either inspect (annual inspections) or license such facilities. A B&B is classified as a Lodging House by both State and Hennepin County "where