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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,June 18,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 6. LA18-000057 CITY OF ORONO,TEXT AMENDMENT—ACCESSORY STRUCTURES <br /> SETBACK, 8:07 P.M.—8:22 P.M.—Continued <br /> district,that would transfer into an actual table and numbers so the user would find all their appropriate <br /> requirements in one spot. <br /> Curtis asked if the City has an issue with the actual numbers or whether it would be more for clarification. <br /> Barnhart stated it is more clarification of how those numbers are applied. <br /> Thiesse commented this would be a wonderful way to put it together and that it would be easier to follow. <br /> Barnhart stated he does not see the numbers as being a major issue but the challenge has been determining <br /> what the setback is for a lakeshore lot and what that same building setback is for a lot not on the lake. <br /> Barnhart stated he wants to look at what is an appropriate location for an accessory building and then put <br /> an ordinance together that satisfies that appropriateness. <br /> Curtis stated a 760-foot garage is different than a 760 foot shed on a lakeshore lot because from a <br /> regulation standpoint a garage is allowed to be closer to the rear setback line than a shed. <br /> Libby stated by simplifying this, it would also be better for the Planning Commission and that in his view <br /> Staff is on track for making it simpler. <br /> Thiesse commented he likes the direction Staff is going with this. <br /> Barnhart stated he will come back with an actual version of an ordinance likely in July and continue to <br /> iron out the details. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments relating to this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. <br /> The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. <br /> 7. UPDATE ON JUNE 11,2018,CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Barnhart reported on the following actions taken by the Orono City Council: <br /> -The Kathy Meyers variance was approved on Consent <br /> -The Long Lake Boulevard variance was approved <br /> -The final plat for the Lakewest Development on Ivy Place was approved <br /> -A conditional use permit was granted for the application on Smith but the City Council denied the <br /> second driveway <br /> -The text amendment for gate opacity was approved without a limit <br /> - Staff pulled the text amendment for meeting notification off the Council agenda because of some <br /> changes the City Attorney requested. <br /> Page 20 of 21 <br />