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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 26,1998 <br />• ( 41"L - #2331 Marc Gillett - Continued) <br />Gillett said the property owner, Mr. Wear, has given approval for the engines to be run in <br />the building. Gillett said any engine work could be done after hours or in the basement <br />portion of the building. He noted the operation is not greasy. The engine is attached to <br />the frame in the shop. <br />0 <br />Jabbour reported that there is no distinction between racing carts and 4- wheelers, and the <br />City would be unable to specify this particular type of cart. Gillett responded that the <br />concerns expressed about carts in the lot won't happen because of the cart design. <br />Flint said he would not support an amendment to the ordinance and stood by the Planning <br />Commission's recommendation for denial. <br />Gillett noted the need to provide the opportunity for people to get involved in this sport <br />requiring such a retail outlet. <br />Goetten said she would be concerned with the noise from the engines. Gillett responded <br />that he would follow any restrictions placed on the use. Gillett said the go -carts come <br />two to a box and are assembled in the shop. To test the go -cart, it must be taken to the <br />Dakota Technical College track course. He would prefer to be allowed to start the <br />engine on the property without disturbing the neighbors. He noted it is alcohol based and <br />environmentally safe. <br />Jabbour questioned if there was a better location for this business. <br />Kelley noted that there are marinas where boats are repaired and gas stations where <br />engines are repaired, and suggested a condition on the use restricting engine- starting to <br />enclosed areas. <br />Goetten did not believe the use was substantially different from that of a bicycle shop. <br />Moorse said the difference is with the engine. He noted that if a finding of substantially <br />similar use is made under permitted uses, then no conditions would be placed on the use. <br />If a finding is made for being similar to a conditional use, such as garages, the code could <br />be amended with specific conditions for the proposed use. <br />Planning Commission Chair Lindquist was asked if the Planning Commission had a <br />problem with comparison of the uses. Lindquist said he objected to the use in its entirety <br />noting the difficulty in controlling the business. Gillett asked if there was any known <br />problem with the use in Long Lake. No indication of any problems was known. <br />15 <br />