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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 26, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. • *10. #04 -3000 WAYZATA COUNTRY CLUB, 200 WAYZATA BOULEVARD WEST — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW — RESOLUTION NO. 5163 Murphy moved, White seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5163, a Resolution amending the original conditional use permit and subsequent site plan review to allow two minor additions to the existing building, all in conjunction with a complete renovation of the main structure located at 200 Wayzata Boulevard West. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. *11. #04 -3001 STEVAN AND MARCIA TIFFANY, 1325 REST POINT LANE — VARIANCES — RESOLUTION NO. 5164 Murphy moved, White seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5164, a Resolution granting lot area, lot width, and side street setback from an alley right -of -way in order to build a new single family residence at 1325 Rest Point Lane on a lot 15,425 s.f. (.35 acre) in area where 43,560 s.f. (1 acre) is required, 75' in width where 140' is required and setback of 29' from the alley where 35' is required. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 12. #04 -3002 G &L LAND INVESTMENT, LLC., 740 NORTH ARM DRIVE — VARIANCES Gundlach explained that the applicant requests a variance to allow an existing non - conforming accessory structure, referred to as the boathouse, to remain on the lot in conjunction with a rebuild of the principal structure. She pointed out that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the boathouse be removed as the applicant provided no valid hardships to justify • the granting of a variance. • Sansevere voiced his concern that the City feels it must remove every boathouse from the lake. He argued that it is many of these boathouses that add to the charm and allure of the lake; therefore, should not all be removed. White concurred, urging staff to create an inventory of the boathouses that remain in the City in order to evaluate what is left, what is historically significant or part of our heritage, and should remain. He indicated that he was pleased that other Council members felt the same inclinations. Murphy agreed, though acknowledged that this particular boathouse had no significant character worth preserving. On the other hand, he stated that the son of the previous owner came to the Planning Commission Meeting and gave an impassioned plea as to why the boathouse should remain, which was attributed to the fact that his parents had contributed a great deal to the community of Orono. Murphy emphasized the importance of being particularly sensitive to mandating that all boathouses be removed or retained. Gaffron concurred, stating that the Planning Commission, too, would like to get a handle on what is out there with regard to boathouses, and begin to evaluate standards to determine which should be retained. Gaffron stated that an inventory could be accomplished relatively easily with little staff input. Sansevere suggested that the Park Commission be urged to inventory boathouses that remain. PAGE 9 of 12