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• ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 27,1998 <br />( #19) PRELIMINARYREVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT -DRAFT <br />AMENDiVIENT - continued <br />Jabbour noted that the Comprehensive Plan amendment brought about consideration for a light <br />industrial use. The City is opposed to "big box" development. He indicated the City is willing to <br />work with White to develop a plan for the site that would work. <br />White requested that he continue to be included in discussions about industrial development. <br />Kelley expressed concern about environmental issues. White indicated that environmental <br />reports b: d been done on his property. Kelley asked if he would be willing to share the results <br />with the City. White responded that he would check with his attorney, but did not think it would <br />be a problem. <br />Goetten thanked White for his letter as it helped to clarify the situation at VCI Capital. <br />Jabbour asked White if he had any potential renters. White responded that he did not, but had <br />listed the property with a marketing agency. <br />Flint asked about the acreage on the property and how much was needed for parking. White <br />explained that a relatively small area is paved for parking. At one time, the back lot was used for <br />storage of farm equipment. The gas vaporizer is being removed by Minnegasco. <br />Moorse explained that a moratorium in the industrial zone expires September 15, and the <br />amendment is scheduled to be reviewed at the August Planning commission meeting. <br />White asked if the rezoning would affect Washington Scientific and Flamingo Wire if the use is <br />grandfathered in. Jabbour responded that it affects all three properties. He explained that if WSI <br />and Flamingo Wire become legally non - conforming, no changes could be made to the business. <br />Kelley stated that his original concern was about the Dumas property. If Council did not think <br />that issue needed to be addressed at this time, he would favor removing the moratorium and <br />leaving the ordinance as it exists. Jabbour agreed. <br />Moorse expressed concern about the list of uses and the potential to have a use proposed that <br />would not be desirable. He suggested updating the list. Jabbour suggested removing the <br />moratorium at the next Council meeting and eliminating the offensive uses from the industrial <br />zone. <br />Flint asked how the property across Old Crystal Bay Road would be affected. Moorse responded <br />that it is not affected as it is zoned 2 acre residential. <br />17 <br />