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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 19,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> *6. #12-3586 CITY OF ORONO, ZONING CODE—HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS <br /> Leskinen moved,Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application#12-3586,City of <br /> Orono,Zoning Code—Housekeeping Amendments. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 7. 2013 COUNCIL MEETING LIAISON SCHEDULE <br /> Leskinen moved,Lemke seconded,to approve the 2013 Council meeting liaison schedule as <br /> submitted,with the understanding that the replacement for Lizz Levang will be assigned the open <br /> meetings. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 8. REPORT FROM PLANNIING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ON CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON OCTOBER 22,2012,AND NOVEMBER 13,2012 <br /> Levang reported at the October 22 City Council meeting, Gabriel Jabbour made a brief presentation <br /> regarding the shoreline restoration on Big Island. The project was very successful and has improved the <br /> area. Items 5, 6, and 7 were placed on the Consent Agenda. Levang noted that Item No. 7 was the <br /> application where they were proposing to construct a portion of the deck into the fire lane. <br /> Curtis noted the applicants elected to construct the deck above a portion of the house which met the <br /> setback and did not require a variance. <br /> Thiesse asked how big the deck ended up being. <br /> Curtis indicated she is not sure of the exact dimensions but that it is approximately 5.5 feet. <br /> Levang noted the Orono Orchard Road application and the Lien application were placed on the Consent <br /> Agenda. <br /> Lemke asked if the fees were reduced on the Lien application. <br /> Curtis indicated the reduction in fees was not requested of the City Council at the time of preliminary plat <br /> approval but that the applicant would likely ask for that at the time of fmal plat approval. <br /> Gaffron stated Item No. 8 was regarding the placement of a moratorium on accessory structures and uses <br /> in residential districts that were not included in the list of allowable structures and uses. Staff is <br /> reviewing the list to see whether any other accessory structures and/or uses should be included. <br /> OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Curtis asked whether the Planning Commission would like to schedule a work session on December 5th. <br /> It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to schedule a work session. <br /> Levang asked if it would be helpful to review the number of applications the Planning Commission has <br /> reviewed and approved and the number that the City Council has denied and the reasons for the different <br /> recommendations. <br /> Page 7 <br />