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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 16,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> ROLL CALL <br /> The Orono Planning Commission met on the above-mentioned date with the following members present: <br /> Chair Denise Leskinen, Commissioners Kevin Landgraver,Bruce Lemke, Christopher McGrann, Loren <br /> Schoenzeit,Jon Schwingler, and John Thiesse. Representing Staff were Assistant City Administrator of <br /> Long-Term Strategic Planning Michael Gaffron, Planning Coordinator Melanie Curtis, and Recorder <br /> Jackie Young. Council Member Kristi Anderson was present. <br /> Chair Leskinen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> CONSENT AGENDA <br /> Item Nos. 3, 5, and 6 were added to the Consent Agenda. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing for Items 3, 5, and 6 at 6:33 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding these items. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. <br /> Landgraver moved,McGrann seconded,to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: <br /> Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> *1. APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 19,2013 <br /> Landgraver moved,McGrann seconded,to approve the minutes of the Orono Planning <br /> Commission meeting of August 19,2013,as submitted. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> 2. 13-3616 CITY OF ORONO,AMENDMENT OF ZONING CODE CHAPTER 78,ADD <br /> SECTION 78-1379,ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS <br /> Gaffron noted the Planning Commission has been working on the City's alternative energy systems for <br /> the past few months. The alternative energy systems the Planning Commission has been reviewing <br /> include ground source heat pumps, solar energy systems, wind energy conversion systems, and <br /> potentially hydronic furnaces or outdoor wood boilers. <br /> At the July 15 meeting, the Planning Commission meeting had their initial general review of the draft <br /> ordinance, and at the August 7 Planning Commission work session the Commissioners again reviewed the <br /> draft ordinance and a discussion was held regarding ground source heat pumps. At the August 19 <br /> Planning Commission meeting, the draft ordinance was tabled to the Planning Commission's September 4 <br /> work session. On the October 2 work session agenda is wind energy systems. <br /> Gaffron noted this is a public hearing tonight and a copy of the draft ordinance is available in the <br /> Planning Commission packet. Staff recommends that the draft ordinance be tabled following the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Page 1 of 34 <br />