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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 25, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 7 of 18 (8. #14-3663 PAUL JOHNCOX/LAUREN PATNODE, 3596 SHORELINE DRIVE – COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW, VARIANCES AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RESTAURANT AND OFFICE SERVICE USE – RESOLUTION NO. 6435, Continued) Staff is recommending that all the exterior building work be completed prior to occupancy of the restaurant/salon. This would result in a net increase of 852 square feet, which triggers the need for a variance. Mack noted phase II is proposed to include remodeling of the office/service space and reconstruction of the rear parking lot according to the site plan as presented. Phase II site improvements in the proposal would be initiated prior to occupancy of the office use in the north half of the building. Staff recommends approval of the five requested variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. Additional screening shall be installed along the entire east side of the property line from the building to the north property line. This shall be required upon tree removal for Phase II site improvements in accordance with the City of Orono Zoning Ordinance requirements for adjacent residential use screening. Staff is recommending that the residential area to the east be screened with a privacy fence or year-round screening of some type. Mack displayed photographs of the rear parking area and pointed out a deteriorated retaining wall and the area where screening would need to be placed. Mack noted approximately 11 trees will be removed as part of the project. 2. The retaining wall damage along the east side of the building shall be repaired or replaced and written consent shall be obtained from the adjoining property owner if any of this construction or work activity occurs upon the parcel boundary or the adjoining property. 3. Proper erosion control measures shall be installed and maintained during all construction phases in accordance to the requirements of the City of Orono and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Proper permission must be obtained from the neighbor if any work is to be conducted on the neighboring property. 4. The landowner shall comply with all site improvement requirements of the City Engineer. Mack noted the findings of Staff concerning the variances are outlined in Staff’s report. Staff also recommends approval of the conditional use permit requests for a Class II restaurant and a professional office and service use, subject to the following conditions: 1. Phase I site improvements shall be completed, including removal of the existing south parking lot and driveway approaches along Shoreline Drive and the southerly most approach along Blaine Avenue prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the Class II restaurant. 2. Phase II parking lot site improvements for the professional office and service use of this property shall be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.