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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 20,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Thiesse noted the issues raised during the workshop have been incorporated into the ordinance and that he <br /> is fine with the ordinance so far. <br /> Thiesse stated as it relates to private recreational facilities,hockey rinks typically come with boards and <br /> lights,and asked whether they would be included with sports courts. <br /> Curtis stated private recreational facilities would include some things the City already has a specific <br /> regulation for but then would also include such things that are stationary or mobile, such as a hockey rink <br /> or a basketball hoop. Curtis stated there is value in having discussion about some of the mobile things <br /> since they could have a massing impact but noted not everything that is listed has the same kind of <br /> impact. <br /> Thiesse indicated he is in agreement with that and that perhaps they should also look at the intent. <br /> Thiesse commented someone could string a batting cage all the way across their property 50 feet from the <br /> lake,which could result in the neighbors having to look through that to see the lake. <br /> Curtis noted setbacks would apply,but if they are called private recreational facilities,each district would <br /> have its own accessory structure setbacks. <br /> Thiesse stated he would like the Planning Commission at some point to look at that. <br /> Lemke asked whether any consideration should be given to the permanence of the structure and the length <br /> of time that it will be there. <br /> Barnhart stated variables such as permanence and season-ability can be brought into the equation. <br /> Curtis stated she will attempt to have a draft ordinance ready for next month's meeting that would <br /> incorporate the general accessory building and accessory structure general regulations but that the issue is <br /> complicated due to some of the exceptions and allowances for different types of structures. <br /> Thiesse asked whether retaining walls should be included or whether language should be included that <br /> says it is regulated somewhere else. <br /> Curtis stated retaining walls are included in the non-encroachment sections. Curtis noted the City does <br /> not define everything that is considered a structure but generally defines it as something that is <br /> constructed or built rather than a boulder. <br /> Lemke moved,Erickson seconded,to table Application No. 18-000057,City of Orono,Text <br /> Amendment—Accessory Building and Structure Setbacks and to continue the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 0. <br /> 5. LA18-000059 CITY OF ORONO,TEXT AMENDMENT—SIGNS,7:30 P.M.—7:40 P.M. <br /> Barnhart stated this draft ordinance would delete and replace all of the sign regulations within the City <br /> Code. The ordinance is intended to remove sign regulations based on what the sign says,which is free <br /> speech concern. Another goal with the ordinance is to clarify the regulations. <br /> Page 9 of 12 <br />