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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 12, 2016 7:00 o'clock p.m. 17. LEVEL II HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE, 4415 FOREST LAKE LANDING (continued) Barnhart stated home occupations are permitted in residential districts but they must meet the 16 regulations outlined in city ordinance. If a home occupation does not meet those requirements and is not listed as a prohibited home occupation, the business is eligible to receive a Level II home occupation Iicense granted by the City Council after a public hearing. Level II licenses are annual licenses, expiring at the end of September each year. The applicants are proposing to hold 15 piano recitals in their home. The 15 events will occur during Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings in June and August. The proposed dates are June 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and August 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20. These events will occur from 7-9:30 p.m. Similar events were held the summer of 2016. The property owners received a special event permit and then discovered that a special event permit was not necessary because it did not meet the definition of a special event. The applicants will sell tickets to the event, with a maximum capacity of 40 patrons. Patrons are shuttled to the site to manage traffic and parking congestion on Forest Lake Landing. The shuttle leaves at 9:45 p.m. The shuttle will minimize the impact to the neighborhood. During the event, the shuttle bus parks on the applicant's property, with patrons parking at a nearby church with the church's approval. Staff is recommending approval the Level II home occupation license. Tim Line, Applicant, stated they have been touring and traveling for 27 years and have performed on over 2,000 stages. Line stated Lorie has produced over 40 albums and music books that are marketed across the United States. Last year Lorie was introduced into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. Line stated when they are touring and traveling, it is very physical, especially when it comes to moving the piano. Line stated they are proud to be residents of Orono for the past 27 years. Line stated this year they came up with the great idea to hold piano recitals in their home. Line indicated they wanted to share the music with the community, friends, fans, friends, and neighbors. The goal was simply to enrich people's lives. Line stated for those in attendance, it was very well received and that they would like the opportunity to do so again next year. Line stated in their view the application is very complete and thorough and that he would ask the Council to consider a Level 11 home occupation license. Line noted two Ietters were presented. In the petition that was presented to the neighbors, Planning Commission Schoenzeit states we are going to use our home as a concert hall, which was communicated to other neighbors. Line stated that has never been their intent and that they have been very mindful of the neighbors. Line stated in the letter dated June 13, Planning Commission Schoenzeit stated to the City that they were selling alcohol, which is absolutely not true. In addition, Planning Commissioner Schoenzeit stated in that same letter that they had turned their home into a concert hall. Line noted this is not a rock and roll event but a piano recital where they have opened up their home to people who enjoy music. The event consists of Lorie at the piano, himself welcoming the guests, and Michelle who helps manage the event. Line stated his son also helped with the people. Line stated lastly, Planning Commissioner Schoenzeit's main complaint centers around parking and traffic. Line noted their request minimizes traffic by utilizing a van, with two trips in and two trips out. Page 17 of 34