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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> APRIL 16,2001 <br /> (#01-2667 Richard Anderson,Continued) <br /> Anderson stated he has been a resident of Orono for 47 years. Anderson stated in his view the <br /> additional storage units will not heavily impact the traffic in the area. Anderson commented he has <br /> chosen to limit his business by not adding retail sales or sponsoring boat shows. Anderson stated in the <br /> past on his heaviest day he has accommodated 124 cars on his property, and has made efforts to define <br /> each parking spot available on his property. Anderson remarked it was his opinion following the <br /> Council meeting that this is merely a housekeeping matter that needs to be taken care of. <br /> Anderson stated in his view the City would rather have dry storage units available than to have the <br /> boats stored in people's yards throughout the community. Anderson stated he is intending to continue <br /> with the improvements to his property and is addressing the non-compliant issues that have been <br /> brought to his attention as quickly as he can. Anderson stated he attempts to keep his facilities clean <br /> and wants to be a good neighbor. <br /> Hawn inquired whether there were any public comments relating to this application. <br /> Fred Pacovsky, 3186 North Shore Drive, commented that the Applicant has taken steps to improve this <br /> property and that he is happy with the way things have been progressing to date. Pacovsky stated he <br /> does,however,have some concerns relating to the impact on traffic that the additional storage units <br /> would have. <br /> Hawn noted for the record the City did receive a letter from Michael and Donna Wallace, 3160 North <br /> Shore Drive, expressing their concerns relating to the traffic issues. <br /> Dennis Libby, 3210 North Shore Drive, commented he also has seen the Applicant make some <br /> improvements to this property and he personally finds the marina to be an asset to the community. <br /> Libby inquired whether additional storage units were being constructed or whether he was merely <br /> utilizing the ones that are currently there. Libby stated he has no current objections to the traffic,but <br /> was wondering what the City was anticipating in terms of additional traffic to this property. Libby <br /> stated he was aware he bought next to a marina at the time he purchased the property. <br /> Anderson stated he does winter storage of boats and would like to increase the number of storage units <br /> that he utilizes to 72 total. Anderson stated he is unsure how the impact to the traffic in the area can be <br /> determined. <br /> Hawn stated the City is looking at a potential of 52 additional boats if this application is approved. <br /> Anderson stated it is his intention to get rid of the boats that are in disrepair and that are not being <br /> launched. <br /> Mabusth indicated the City's current agreement with the Applicant allows him 20 units. Mabusth <br /> stated the Planning Commission needs to get an idea of the Applicant's business. <br /> Anderson stated the average boat user that utilizes his marina would launch his boat ten to fifteen times <br /> during the season. <br /> Mabusth inquired whether the number of boat slips used for dry-stack customers would be increased. <br /> PAGE 13 <br />