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9 ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 13,1998 ( #9) KELLY COVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - JOINT USE DOCK LICENSE Austin Evans of 2497 Kelly Avenue and John Kupfer of 2503 Kelly Avenue were present for this application. Gaffron reported that since about 1979 the Navarre Cove Homeowners Association, which is comprised of six twinhome units, has shared docks located on Outlot A of the Subdivision of Navarre Cove. There is a total of six slips on three docks, which have been approved since 1979. Recently the City Council approved the demolition of the duplex at 2505/2507 Kelly Avenue, which would continue to use their docks on Outlot A. The property owner is attempting to sell this lot as a single family lot. If successful, the joint dock for the other 4 duplex units could be relocated to the commons outlot. Then Outlot A could become legally combined with Lot 3 of Navarre Cove and become a single family dock system. The four units of duplexes are then totally separated from the single family residence. This proposal would be to put in a four slip dock system on Outlot A, Kelly Cove. Gaffron stated he had talked with the LMCD and they have no objections. Outlot A, Kelly Cove has in excess of 200' along the shoreline which would allow 4 slips, when the standard is 50' per slip. Staff recommends approval to allow the conversion of a six unit joint use dock to a • four unit joint use dock design, and to approve the location as proposed on Outlot A, Kelly Cove, along with some Code options. The joint use dock license standards allow Council to call a public hearing if Council feels it is appropriate, especially if Council feels there is a possible negative impact on the lagoon. The property owners have talked with neighbors. In staff s opinion, the proposed dock location will have little, if any, impact on the use of the lagoon. Staff requested further direction from Council to draft the appropriate resolution. Evans stated that this area was originally platted with a wetland easement, but is not wetlands. Mayor Jabbour voiced his frustration at being asked to change the Zoning Code to accommodate the duplex at 2505/2507 Kelly Avenue, and now single family residential is being considered. Jabbour noted there are restrictions on the size and location of boats in the outlot. Mayor Jabbour suggested staff work within the parameters of the outlot and transfer the covenant to Outlot A, Kelly Cove. He also suggested a development agreement with the owner of 2505/2507 Kelly Avenue (Mr. Hoyt) that would indicate no further duplex rights would be allowed, with the property to be used as single family residential. Evans stated that he was present to apply for four dock uses on Outlot A, Kelly Cove and felt it unfortunate that Mr. Hoyt was not in attendance to represent his own issues. is