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J MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 26, 2001 7:00 o'clock p.m. • ( #01 -2736 Long Lake Fire Station, Continued) land alteration in excess of 500 cubic yards is proposed on a site. The total land alteration proposed for this site is 22,461 cubic yards to create a building pad for the Long Lake Fire Station. The primary reason for the conditional use permit is to allow soil correction to occur on the site. Weinberger stated this public hearing is for the conditional use permit only. This item was not reviewed by the Orono Planning Commission. Weinberger noted there is a provision in the Zoning Ordinance that permits the Council to waive a conditional use permit application from appearing before the Planning Commission if the motion is passed unanimously. There were no public comments concerning this application. Mayor Peterson closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. White moved, Sansevere seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4726, a Resolution granting a conditional use permit for land alteration in excess of 500 cubic yards to permit site preparation for the new Long Lake Fire Station located at 340 Willow Drive North, subject to the five conditions outlined in the November 21, 2001 Planner's Report. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. • *( #4) #2640/41 ORONO AMBAR, 2060 WAYZATA BOULEVARD — REQUEST FOR OFFICE SITE PARK FEE DEFERRAL White moved, Flint seconded, to approve deferral of commercial park fee for Lot 1 of the plat of Orono Ambar per staff recommendation, and authorize Staff to execute an agreement with the developer per the terms stated in the November 15, 2001 Planner's Memorandum. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #5) #01 -2711 WESTERN STEEL ERECTION, 2687 WAYZATA BOULEVARD — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — RESOLUTION NO. 4727 Stephanie and Chuck Jochims, Applicants, were present. Weinberger stated the Applicants are requesting final approval of a conditional use permit to allow permanent "outside storage" to provide outdoor parking for their equipment at the southeast corner of the property. The revised site plans shows the installation of an above ground fuel tank and canopy. The Applicants are proposing to erect a black canopy with red support posts. The fuel station was approved based on the fuel tank being located a minimum of 50 feet to the building and 50 feet to a lot line. Weinberger stated the fence located across the front of the property would be a solid, six -foot wood fence. The Applicants had proposed to place a chain link fence with slatted screening around the perimeter of the property. Due to the relocation of some parking areas, Weinberger indicated the slatted screening may not be necessary. In addition, the Applicants have indicated some concerns • regarding long -term maintenance of the fence. The City has requested the Applicant erect a black PAGE