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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MINUTES FOR APRIL 17, 2000 <br /> S <br /> (#2555 Hennepin County, Continued) <br /> maneuvering of the trailers in and out of the building. <br /> In response to an inquiry by a concerned citizen, Chock stated the proposed building will be a <br /> masonry style building. <br /> Paul Larson, 3877 Shoreline Drive, expressed concerns regarding the proposed expansion of the <br /> non-conforming of this property. Larson inquired where the milfoil harvesters will be stored once the <br /> building is constructed. <br /> Nowlan stated the harvesters would be located in the northwest corner of the lot. <br /> Larson also raised concerns regarding noise and the amount of traffic that will be produced as a <br /> result of this operation, noting that this is primarily a residential area and is not the ideal spot for <br /> this facility. Larson requested the Planning Commission consider placing restrictions on the <br /> operation during the nighttime hours. Larson commented in his opinion the site should also be <br /> cleaned up of debris and fallen trees. <br /> Berg inquired whether the services would be expanded at all as a result of the new building. <br /> Chock stated they would like to store their materials inside the new facility and eliminate the <br /> after hours deliveries of salt. <br /> Nowlan pointed out there are a few other businesses along County Road 15, which help shield this <br /> • facility from the neighborhood, as well as a number of trees. <br /> Stoddard stated in his view some consideration should be given by the Planning Commission to the <br /> public use of the facility. Stoddard indicated he is not in favor of expanding the non-conforming use <br /> nor is he in favor of granting a hardcover variance on this property. Stoddard thanked the Applicants <br /> for reducing the height of the building to 20 feet. <br /> Hawn stated she is in agreement with Stoddard, noting she has additional concerns regarding salt <br /> and sand runoff into the lake and wetlands in the area. Hawn noted the City has made a <br /> commitment to upgrade the residential area of Navarre and that she would have a difficult time <br /> approving this application. <br /> Lindquist stated he is not in favor of granting any variances on this property. <br /> Berg stated in her view this is not the proper location for this building. <br /> Lindquist moved, Hawn seconded,to recommend denial of Application #2555, Hennepin <br /> County, 3880 Shoreline Drive,for a Zoning Code Amendment,Variances, Vacation, and <br /> Commercial Site Plan due to the residential nature of the surrounding neighborhood and <br /> the proposed expansion of a non-conforming use on this property, and it is considered an <br /> expansion of a non-conforming use. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> (#5) #2564 WILLIAM SCOTT DAMPIER, 3550 IVY PLACE -VARIANCES, 8:00 p.m. -8:32 p.m. <br /> William Dampier, Applicant, was present. <br /> • Gaffron stated this application appeared before the Planning Commission at their March meeting <br /> Page 10 <br />