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MLNUTES 01" THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MR1.1-I NG }1}:1.0 JANUARY 1 4 , 1 911'_> PAGE, 7 1878 THOMAS & KRISTI KA111, 1.900 SHORELINE DRIVE APPEALS PETITION Thomas and Krist: Kaul were present. Neighbor Pauline Bouchard of 1860 Shoreline Drive was also present. Kristi Kaul explained that she and her husband would like `_o restore the home at 1900 Shoreline Drive. Kaul noted that they would like to start a traditional bed and breakfast (hereafter B & B) operation in their home. Kaul stated that a B & B operation is when guests come and stay in your home just overnight or for a few days. Kau] explained that she could start a day care in her own home, but that the day care use would be a more intense use of the property. Kristi Kaul noted that the home has 7 bedrooms, but they are only requesting that 5 bedrooms be used for the B & B use. Kaul stated that they would restrict the maximum number of guests to 10. Kaul stated that the guests come on weekends during the summer and fall. Kaul stated that they expect 10 house guests per week. Kau]. noted that their B & B use would be registered in the National Bed and Breakfast Registry. Kaul explained that guests come after 5 p.m. and leave by 11 a.m, which leaves little time for yard or lake use. Kau] pres, ' ed a survey to the Council regarding B & B uses and % . the neighbors thought of the B & R use in their neighborhood in Stillwater. Kaul stated that the neighbors are objecting to things that would not be happening. Kaul noted t.,at there are a lot of misunderstandings about B & B's. Kaul explained that they are willing to do whatever the City wishes as far as licensing or permits. Kaul stated that they would be willing to let the City review their license every year so that iL` any neighbors have any complaints that things can be cleared up right away. Kristi Kaul stated that many of the B & B's that are in operation around Lake Minnetonka and surrounding communities did not even check with the City to get permission because they did not feel it was necessary. Kaul stated that neighbors have not complained about them and only a fey: people even know they exist. Mayor Butler noted that she was in favor of the application and asked staff how the City could approve this use. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that first the City would have to deny the appeals p:tition finding the Home Occupation Section of the code not applicable fora B & B use.