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ORONO CITY C, • Monday, � 7:00 of (Home Occupation License Review, Continued) Sansevere inquired whether Staff has returned to the Curtis stated she has not been back to the property Mr. Cordes distributed pictures of their property to Sansevere inquired whether Items 5, 6, 8 and 9 Curtis stated the property owners would not be able offsite. Curtis indicated that only the RRI -A and RI utilized for home occupations. OF THE INCIL MEETING ust 8, 2005 ck p.m. her initial inspection. Council. be complied with. i address Item 5 unless the equipment is moved -B zoning districts allow accessory buildings to be Ky Sorenson, 860 Forest Arms Lane, stated a drastic change has occurred since the City has become involved in this situation, but that up until approximately six weeks ago, the equipment was spread all over the neighborhood. I • Sorenson stated he has a fundamental right as a property owner to enjoy the peace and quiet and that in his opinion, given the zoning of this area, a landscaping business should not be allowed on this property. Sorenson stated this situation is beyond what good neighbors should be required to tolerate. Robert Bonnema, 800 Forest Arms Lane, indicated this area is zoned residential. Bonnema stated he did hire Jeff approximately one year ago to mow his laid but that this business has grown over the past year. Bonnema distributed pictures to the council of the Cordes property that were taken within the past six weeks. Bonnema explained that a gravel road has also been constructed along the property line to access the accessory structure. Bonnema noted his property is currently for sale and that his real estate agent has informed him that if this home occupation license is approved, it would have a 10 to 20 percent negative impact on the value of his house. Mrs. Cordes stated she does not want to downplay the concerns of the neighbors, but that there are also a number of neighbors who do not have any issue with their business. Mr. Cordes stated one of the neighbors who did sell their residence did submit a letter indicating that their business did not negatively affect the value of their property. McMillan inquired whether this property is in compliance with the hardcover limits. • Gaffron stated the gravel driveway is relatively new and that Staff does not have any issue with the physical improvements to the property since they have not required any variances. PAGE 9