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MINUTES OF ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD MAY 8, 1989 #1396 MINNETONKA BOAT WORKS • 1449 SHORELINE DRIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- VARIANCE Ms. Beth Whittaker was present as a representative of Minnetonka Boat Works, and the Owner of Minnetonka Boat Works, Mr. Irwin Jacobs, was also present. City Administrator Bernhardson explained that this application involved the addition of 48 boat slips, 6 on Browns Bay and 42 on Tanager Lake. There will also be a need to add 26 parking stalls, on the Browns Bay side of Shoreline Drive, and a treatment facility for runoff from the parking area. The LMCD tabled this application due to a need to reconsider the amenities being offered. The amenities are being provided at the Wayzata location, rather than Orono. The current boat density of this marina is 1:49. The City has jurisdiction to control dockage, however there are no current standards to regulate dockage. The application involves a conditional use permit and variances. Mr. Jacobs said that this marina has been an eyesore for the 17 years he has resided in the Tanager Lake area. He said controlling the fishing occurring along Shoreline Drive on his private property has been impossible. He said that Minnetonka Boat Works prides itself in its efforts to properly maintain and police the marinas, however the maintenance of this property is not possible unless it is fenced -off. Mr. Jacobs next addressed safety and amenities. He said in order to eliminate the need for boaters to haul items across the road, a loading dock will be provided on the Brown's Bay side. The amenities being proposed are: A slip for the Water Patrol, a charter boat for non - profit organizations, installation of a public telephone, additional restroom, the ponding and skimming basin, additional landscaping, the use of the Minnetonka Boat Works facility for supporting fire deparment /emergency use. Mr. Jacobs said that he wanted the Minnetonka Boat Works to set the standard for the other marinas in the area. Mayor Grabek questioned the proposal for the fence. Mr. Jacobs replied that he had no specific plan. He added that it was necessary if the shoreline fishing is to be eliminated. Mabusth informed Mr. Jacobs that variance approval would be necessary to install a fence in that area. Mr. Jacobs said that the fence was optional, if necessary, there could be more patroling of the area. City Administrator Bernhardson said that the cross walk was another issue. During the Windward Marina application, a cross- walk was approved to serve both Marinas. There has been confusion as to whether the City or County should put in the cross -walk. Bernhardson said that the cross -walk would be a • painted area, but the County would not allow a red signal light. Councilmember Goetten said that she was amazed that a serious accident had not occurred in that area. Mr. Jacobs said that he 8