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MINUTES OF THE ORO -NO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 12, 2015 7:00 o'clock p.m. 17. LEVEL II HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE, 4415 FOREST LAKE LANDING (continued) Line stated there have also been some misrepresentations in a Ietter dated September 12 that he would like to address. Line stated the shuttle van is not a commercial concert bus and is instead a van that seats 20 people. In addition, Commissioner Schoenzeit's wife refers to traffic on Tonka View that has been created from these events. Line noted the driver of the shuttle van never drove down that road and was specifically told to drive down County Road 19. The same driver was utilized on all evenings. Line indicated he also was on the van to ensure safety and consideration for the neighborhood. Line stated Commissioner Schoenzeit's wife also states that they misled the church, which is absolutely the farthest someone can get from the truth. Line indicated he would like to submit a letter from the pastor of the church. In the letter the pastor clearly confirms the dates and times of the events and that she prays that their event will be a success. Line stated that does not sound like there was a fair representation in the letter. Line stated he would like the Council to consider the petition null and void as it is since it misrepresents their request and distorts the facts. Line stated he simply would like an opportunity to inform the neighbors of the facts and the true usage. ?Mayor McMillan opened the public hearing at 9:05 p.m. Julie Close, 1214 Wildhurst Trail, stated she lives on the path towards the Line's house. Close stated she thinks Lorie is an incredibly talented musician, but that she would like to say a few things about the entire presentation that the opposition of the neighbors is based on perception but not on the actual events. Close stated with the first go around there was a lot of traffic on Wildhurst. Close stated there are a lot of questions about having 40 people attend the events. Close stated even with a commercial bus, there are questions whether there will simply be two runs down the road or more. Close stated they can call it a recital but that it is also a concert. Close stated this is a money making opportunity for the Lines, which is why they are here under the home occupation license. Close stated there are questions about whether the patrons will be waiting up at the parking lot or whether there will be more shuttle busses running back and forth. Close stated a business owner would make sure no one is waiting, but what if it is raining. Close stated a 20 person bus is a pretty good sized bus and that Wildhurst is quite narrow with a lot of families that have young children who ride their bikes and walk down the street. Close noted these are prime summer weekends and prime summer hours. Close stated they are trying to enjoy their neighborhood outside and that they are talking about adding a big vehicle driven by someone the residents don't know. Close noted Orono ordinances provide reasonable limitations, which limits the use to no more than five customers at a time. Close stated this use is not within the character of the neighborhood and that the neighbors are outside trying to enjoy where they live. Close stated she appreciates the Line's desire to do this but that the rest of them have homes that they are trying to enjoy with their families. Close stated the characterization that the neighborhood does not understand this is false since the neighbors have already experienced it this summer. Page 18 of 34