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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING October June 25, 2001 E (Baywind Church, Continued) Flint stated he is hesitant to reduce the seats of capacity to 2.5 since it would require a great deal more of blacktop. Gaffron stated a shared parking arrangement would be the perfect solution. Gaffron stated the 4 seats of capacity applies to all churches within the City and not just the B -4 District. Gaffron stated the parking standard for other uses in the B -4 District depends on the use. Nygard stated he would like to encourage the local businesses and churches to assist each other out with parking, which would help to reduce the amount hardcover needed. Nygard stated in his view there might be times when the seating capacity at the church exceeds 200. Nygard indicated the parking issue is part of the conditional use permit and can be reviewed on an annual basis. Pastor Heckal noted the attendance at their church has declined over the past few months and that in his view the 4 seats of capacity would be appropriate. It was the consensus of the City Council that performance standard #5 requiring one parking space be provided for each 4 seats of capacity was appropriate. It was the consensus of the City Council that performance standard #6 utilizing the language "Religious Institutions and Facilities" was appropriate. Mayor Peterson noted the City Council unanimously concurs with the recommendations of the • Planning Commission and that parking will need to be addressed further as part of the conditional use permit. Wells indicated the church will be encouraging car pooling. White moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 204, Second Series, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10 of the Orono Municipal Code by Amending Section 10.43, Subdivision 4, Adding "Religious Institutions and Facilities" to the List of Allowing Conditional Uses in the B -4 Zoning District. Nygard complemented the Planning Commission on the fine job they did regarding this application. Flint requested the record to reflect that he would like the City to consider requiring some type of fencing in addition to the requirement concerning the setback for parking areas to residentially zoned properties for all areas of the City. VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *( #5) 901 -2681 ROGER A. DAY, 1205 BRONVIN ROAD SOUTH, VARIANCE, RESOLUTION NO. 4664 Flint moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4664, a Resolution granting variances to setback to permit a kitchen addition and porch for Roger A. Day, 1205 Brown Road South. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. . PAGE 6