HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6678CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO. 667u
A RESOLUTION
DENYING A LEVEL II HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE
FOR THE PROPERTY AT 4415 FOREST LAKE LANDING
WHEREAS, the City of Orono is a municipal corporation organized and existing under
the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State Statutes 412 et. seq, and 462 et. seq., the City Council of
the City of Orono has adopted zoning regulations for the protection of the public health, safety and
general welfare; and
WHEREAS, Tim and Lorie Line (hereinafter the "Owners") are the owners of the property
located at 4415 Forest Lake Landing within the City of Orono (hereinafter "the City") and legally
described as follows:
Lots 13-17, Block 1 Tonkaview Gardens, Hennepin County, Minnesota (hereinafter
"the property"); and
WHEREAS, the owners submitted a formal application on August 15, 2016 for a Level II
Home Occupation License to allow the owners to offer piano recitals for up to 15 events in 2017,
and
WHEREAS, after due published notice and mailed notice in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes and the Orono, City Code, the Orono City Council held a public hearing on Sepetmebr
12, 2016, at which times all persons desiring to be heard concerning this applications were given
the opportunity to speak thereon; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application; the recommendations of City
Staff, and the testimony submitted by the applicants as well as those received from members of
the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Orono, Minnesota
hereby denies the requested Level II Home Occupation license to allow all recitals on property
zoned residential based on one or more of the following findings of fact concerning the Property:
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CITY OF ORONO
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NO. 6672
1. The analysis contained within staff memos dated September 12, 2016; and the exhibits
attached to the aforesaid memos, all minutes from these meetings; and any and all other
materials distributed at these meetings are hereby incorporated by reference.
2. The Property is located in a residential district and the number of shuttle buses (4 per event)
plus the frequency of rental equipment trucks is deemed to be inconsistent with the
residential nature of the neighborhood.
3. Piano recitals for 40 patrons are an event best suited for an events center or similar venue,
where the infrastructure, including parking and traffic control, supports the use.
4. Life safety standards outlined in the building code, employed at commercial assembly areas
are not know to be employed in the subject property, and include fire suppression, exiting,
and lighting.
5. The noise produced by the intended use is uncontrollable, including noise form the concert,
and from patrons enjoying the grounds, and the noise of delivery vehicles, causing loss of
enjoyment for the adjacent property owners.
6. The hours of the intended use, to conclude at 9:45 p.m. on 15 summer weekend nights is
not appropriate given the residential district.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono on this,,-)e,,th day of�ag,Q , 2016.
ATTEST:
41
ane Tiegs, City Cler
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Lili Tod McMillan, Mayor
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