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Blue Hill Special Lot Combination November 20, 1998 Page 3 The Agreement does not specifically address whether storage of boats andlor trailers is allowed, but I would consider a boat on a trailer or on blocks to be the equivalent of a vehicle for purposes of the Agreement, with the understanding that the "Exterior Storage" requirements of Section 10.60 Subd. 13 would apply, and would require housing or full screening of any boat stored on the site. Basis for Allowing Temporary Parking Many other properties along County Road 15 have similar lake access situations. There are at least 28 individual properties between Blue Hill and the Arcola Bridge which have a dock located across County Road 15 from the residence, as well as the Fo�chill joint dock system. Similarly situated properties exist along North Shore Drive west of the marinas, and along the north side of Stubbs Bay. None of these properties have parking on the lake side of the road; but Blue Hill is the only one that has land area outside the 0-75' zone. Given the heavy traffic associated with County Road 15 at the Orono Orchard Road curve, it is desirable to minimize pedestrian traffic crossing County Road 15 at this point. Coupled with the 500' distance separating Lot 1 from the actual shoreline, it may be reasonable for the City to allow'temporary' parking of a vehicle on Outlot A under certain circumstances; for instance, while the property owner is actively using or maintaining the parcel, i.e. out on the boat, mowing, using the dock, etc. subject to some easily complied with conditions: 1. Establishment of a minimal parking area for no more than one or two vehicles, that meets the 75' lake/10' street/10'side setback requirements, meets hardcover limitations, and is adequately screened from the roadway and the neighboring properties so as not to be obtrusive. 2. Given the topography, some grading work might be required in order to establish a parking area that would meet required setbacks. This parking area would be accessed from the driveway apron entering onto Orono Lane as shown on the approved plans for County Road 15 (See Exhibit F). This is clearly a location we would not want to have a driveway for anything more than very occasional usage. 3. Placement of a chain barrier across the parking area would be appropriate to deter unwanted visitors. 4. Vehicle parking to be limited to short term, i.e. perhaps not more than 2 consecutive days/nights and definitely not for extended periods. The goal would be that this not be a location where boats or vehicles are stored seasonally, due primarily to the security issues noted above.