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LJ MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 23, 2001 (Public Comments, Continued) White suggested the Lines not remove the trees since it is a nice improvement. John Culliton, 1131 Wildhurst Trail, stated in his view the attention being focused on this lake access point might border on harassment since it follows closely after the complaints raised by the Lines. Culliton stated he has two young children and he personally would not allow his children to use this lake access point at the current time. Culliton stated if this lake access point is converted into a beach, the residence to the north should probably be removed. Culliton stated in his view the City should approach this lake access point in the proper manner and not rush through it. Culliton noted he also was not asked to sign the petition, and that in his view this is merely an attempt to get back at the Lines for the complaints they have raised against some of their neighbors. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( 0) #2636 GARY AND SUSAN CABLE, 3532 IVY PLACE — VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 4671 • Gary and Susan Cable, Applicants, were not present. Weinberger noted Council requested Staff draft a denial resolution, with a deadline of August 17th for the removal of the ice house. Staff is recommending the Council adopt the resolution. White noted Cable has prepared a copy of his abstract for him in an attempt to determine when the ice house was originally constructed and whether there is any historical significance to the ice house. White stated they hope to have the information before August 17th Mayor Peterson inquired whether it is possible that Mr. Cable might have some information prior to August 17th White stated they are going to attempt to get the information together prior to the 17th. Mayor Peterson inquired whether this action to be taken by the Council tonight could be stopped in the future if new information comes to light. Tom Barrett, City Attorney, stated in his view the period of time before the deadline is sufficient for anyone to reconsider their decision on the resolution. Barrett noted Orono does not have any ordinances regulating historical buildings. Mayor Peterson commented she would like to save the building if there was something out there that demonstrated the building had some historical significance. • Weinberger stated one of the requirements for issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy was that the ice house be removed. Weinberger noted the temporary certificate of occupancy expires in the near PAGE 5