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August 11, 2022
Guaranty Title
Attn: Ashley Valley VIA EMAIL
465 Nicollet Mall, Suite 230 avalley@guarantytitle.net
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Re: 1955 Shoreline Drive
ZONING LETTER REQUEST
UNIFORM LAND USE CONFIRMATION FORM
B. The current use of the Subject Property is: Boat Club and Marina
Please provide the following information:
1. The Subject Property is designated in the Comprehensive Plan as:
Commercial/ Office.
2. The current zoning classification for the Subject Property is:
B-2 Lakeshore Business
a. Permitted uses in the zoning district include:
Within the B-2 lakeshore business district, no land or structure shall be used except for one or more
of the following uses:
(1) Rental of in-water boat slips.
(2) Sales of boats, motors, trailers and marine accessories.
(3) Repair and servicing of boats.
(4) On-land storage of boats, winter and summer.
(5) Marine fuel sales.
(6) Bait and fishing tackle sales.
b. Conditional uses in the zoning district include:
Sec. 78-666. Conditional uses.
No conditional use permit shall be granted unless the property is found to be in compliance
with the landscaping and screening requirements of this division. All conditional use permit
applications shall be reviewed in accordance with the provisions of article V of this chapter. Within
any B-2 lakeshore business district, no structure or land shall be used for the following uses without
a conditional use permit:
(1) Boat clubs (time share). The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate parking is
available on the site.
(2) Public boat launching, on-demand (on-demand launching of customer-owned boats
stored on the business site). The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate parking is
available on the site. Approval shall be subject to Lake Minnetonka Conservation District
(LMCD) permit for such use, but the city shall not be obligated to approve such use if
approved by the LMCD when parking is inadequate.
(3) Public boat launching, transient. (Launching of boats via a ramp or other means for or by
customers when such boats are not stored on the site). The applicant shall demonstrate
that adequate car-trailer parking is available on the site. Hours of operation shall be at
council discretion.
(4) Charter boat port of call. A charter boat port of call shall be defined as a location where a
charter boat may pick up passengers other than the owner or operator or employees of the
charter boat, whether or not the charter boat is normally berthed on the property. The city
may place appropriate conditions on a charter boat port of call regarding minimum
parking requirements, hours of operation, etc., as may be appropriate to protect public
interest. The applicant shall demonstrate to the council that all such conditions are met.
(5) One caretaker dwelling unit, subject to conditions and limitations for such use that may
be imposed by the city council.
3. The existing use of the property is permitted (Slip rental, boat sales, repair, on land storage,) and
conditional Boat clubs)
4 Variances have been granted for the Property.* Yes No
5. Are the buildings and improvements in compliance with the above mentioned Ordinance/Comprehensive
Plan and applicable ordinances and regulations, including without limitation subdivision, building,
environmental and energy codes and regulations*: Yes No They were at the time of final inspection, the city cannot confirm they still are.
6. The subject property can be conveyed without the filing of a plat, or re-plat of the land. Yes
No
7. Comments: Previous zoning maps show the property as LR-1A, a residential zone. In 1996, a
Conditional Use Permit was issued to the property, then zoned B-2 Lakeshore Business, for a boat club use for
100 members. This use is allowed to continue in perpetuity, unless abandoned.
Flood Plain. It appears a portion of the parking lot is located in the flood zone, but the building is not.
8. This information was researched by the undersigned, on request, as a public service. The undersigned
certifies that the above information in paragraphs 1-7 are believed to be accurate; however, neither the
undersigned nor the City assumes liability for errors and omissions. All information was obtained from public
records which may be inspected during regular business hours.
Please feel free to contact me at 952.249.4602 or by email at loakden@ci.orono.mn.us if you have any questions
on the above requirements.
Sincerely,
CITY OF ORONO
Laura Oakden
Community Development Director