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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 1997 • (94 - 92195 Genmar Industries - Continued) Jabbour said he sees the need to be consistent with the ordinance regarding parking in the front yard, however. Goetten said that issue could be dealt with in the future. Gaffron noted that the annual licensing requires a site plan which shows the uses during each time of the year. Jabbour said he felt the real issue was with the summer use and would like to allow the winter use to be left up to the property owner so it does not have to be revisited in the future. Peterson stated she did not want to see boats being stored on the grass on the lake side of the building. She noted the decrease in the building size results in more green space, and it should be left open. Gaffron responded that the Planning Commission felt the boats would otherwise be displayed in the parking lot itself. The applicant had noted that the area for display purposes had been hardcover, and they were attempting to maintain it as green space. Gaffron did not necessarily agree that the green space could be maintained as green by this use. Kelley said he agrees with Peterson in not allowing the green space to be used for boat display. Goetten said she gave alot of thought to these issues. While she is not totally for having boats displayed in the green space, it is of lesser concern to her because of the decrease in • building size. It is her hope that the area will be kept fairly open. The green space is to be used for display of up to 6 boats. McConnell said these boats would range from 19' to 24' in length. McConnell said the storage area is necessary for the site to function as a sales operation without using the parking lot itself. Kelley commented that if he was considering the purchase of a boat, he would want to try the boat out. These boats will also be located in the slips for such trial use. Kelley noted the views would open up if the green space was left and preferred the boats to be placed elsewhere. Jabbour said he does not feel the green space can be maintained with this proposed use. He inquired about the size of the parking stalls. Gaffron reported the requirement is 10'x20'. Jabbour said he would prefer the number of boats allowed in this area be limited to a maximum number of 4. Kelley noted that the size difference between the existing building and proposed building would allow about two boats to be displayed. Peterson asked if the application is denied, whether the original building would be used for sales. McConnell said the current building is used for boat maintenance and storage, • and the applicant would continue that use. 5