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A • MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 23, 2000 ( #2632 Temple Israel, Continued) Shields stated they would like to implement an improvement plan for the camp, with the first stage being a toilet/shower facility. Shields stated the current restroom facility consists of a small toilet, is outdated, and does not provide handicap accessibility. Shields stated they have been informed of a need for a conditional use permit, with the camp being agreeable to applying for the conditional use permit. Mayor Jabbour noted the City Council in the past has held public hearings on certain matters. There were no public comments regarding this application. Sansevere moved, Flint seconded, to approve Application 92632, granting of a conditional use permit to allow Temple Israel to receive a building permit for a new toilet/shower facility with the condition that a full conditional use permit application for the camp use of the property will be submitted prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for the new building. Flint inquired how the camp is currently being used. Shields stated the camp is run year - round, with a caretaker living on the property. Shields stated the camp is primarily used as a day. camp during the summer, with teenager retreats being held at the camp approximately one weekend per month during the winter. Shields stated their goal is to • upgrade the camp, with the next phase of the project being remodeling of the dining hall and construction of a new entrance into the hall. VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ayes 3, Nays 0. (#6) #2571 DOUG AULT AND JIM GINTHER, 2739 SHADYWOOD ROAD - AFTER- THE -FACT VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 4543 Jim Ginther, Applicant, was present. Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting an after - the -fact variance to permit expansion of a parking area that's located off of Shadywood Road for a property containing two docks in the Narrows Dock area. We stated the resolution before the City Council contains a couple of provisions which the Applicants have agreed to. The Applicants have agreed to work with the adjacent property owners to see that adequate vegetation and screening be planted in the area as well as the parking area being relocated to allow for a five foot separation from the fire hydrant located on the property. Ginther stated he is in agreement with Staffs report, and requested the City Council approve the Resolution. Mayor Jabbour stated he personally recognizes that there are two docks on this property and in his view that is not an issue that needs to be addressed. Jabbour commented he has spoken with the • residents in this area and encouraged them to reach an acceptable agreement among themselves PAGE 5