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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 12, 2009 7:00 o'clock p.m. (6. #08 -3381 BARRY TANNER, 3435 SHORELINE DRIVE, Contilaued) Tanner stated the windows are not able to be opened and that there would only be a front door and a back door that would allow access to the structure. Tanner stated he would look at his options for restricting the lighting from spilling onto the residents' properties. White asked how tall the fence would be. Tanner stated the fence would be six feet tall to match what currently exists. McMillan commented she would like to see the issues with the lighting addressed as well as the aesthetics of the building. White commented the City attempts to limit artificial lighting, especially by the lake. McMillan stated she would like to see more specifics concerning the improvements to the building and what the end result will look like. McMillan stated she would also like to know what will be done to the lighting to address the concerns raised tonight. Bremer commented the applicant's persistence with the application shows his desire to operate the bowling center and that she is glad to see some progress being made on the application. • McMillan noted the applicant's time period expires at the end of the month and that an extension will be needed if this application is not approved at the next council meeting. • Franchot stated given the amount of discussion that has been held on this matter, he would like to see the applicant have all the issues addressed. fully the next time the matter is heard so the council is able to vote on the application. Bremer moved, Franchot seconded, to table Application #08 -3381, Barry Tanner, 3435 Shoreline Drive, Conditional Use Permit. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. *7. #08 -3388 BOYER BUILDERS ON BEHALF OF MATTHEW AND AMY BERMAN, 3825 CHERRY AVENUE — VARIANCE — RESOLUTION NO. 5798 Bremer moved, McMillan seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5798, a Resolution Granting Variances to the Orono, Minnesota, City Code Sections 78 -1288 and 78 -1608 (2). VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT White noted former mayor Gabriel Jabbour's mother died and suggested a card be sent to him on the passing of his mother. The Council welcomed Doug Franchot to the City Council. ri U PAGE 8 of 10