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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26, 1998 ( #11) #2330 ROBERT BEUTLER, 1331 NORTH ARM DRIVE - VARIANCE - • RESOLUTION NO. 4026 The Applicants were present. Bressler reported that the application is a renewal of a lot width variance which had expired. The lot is 83' wide at the 75' setback and 74.9' at the OHWL, where 140' is required. No other variances are required. He reported a peculiarity to the application is the request to retain the existing residence for storage space after the new residence is constructed. This was previously approved with the caveat that the plumbing and heating facilities be removed to ensure that the structure was not used for rental property. The Planning Commission recommended approval. The applicants indicated their desire to maintain the heating facilities but have since said they would comply with the direction given. Mr. Beutler said he questioned the logic behind requiring removal of the heating facilities since he would be allowed to heat his garage. Jabbour reiterated the removal gives the City some assurance that the structure will not be used as a rental property. Goetten moved, Flint seconded, to approve Resolution No. 4026. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. ( #12) #2331 MARC GILLETT, 2160 WAYZATA BOULEVARD - FINDING OF • SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR USE The Applicant was present. Van Zomeren showed information received from applicant regarding the go -carts and the floor plan of the inside of the building. The request is for finding of substantially similar use to enable the applicant to lease retail space within the Orono Mall to sell go -carts, parts, and accessories, which is not included in the permitted or conditional uses of the ordinance. The Planning Commission voted 4:1 that the use is not similar to that of a hobby shop or bicycle shop. Their concern was engine noise being incompatible with retail uses in the mall. The Council was requested to deny the applicant's request. Marc Gillett said he is interested in pursuing this retail operation with his sons as a family oriented sport. The sport is conducted in a safe, controlled environment. He noted another type of go -cart is sold in a business across the street in Long Lake. Gillett responded to concern regarding running the go -carts on the lot. Due to the need to maintain a 3/4" road clearance, it is not possible to run the carts in a parking lot. He would use a delivery service for customers, and testing of engines would occur at the Dakota County track in Rosemount. • 14