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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 18,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gaffron indicated that in his view many of the City's codes are not clear in that regard. <br /> Thiesse stated since it says habitable space, in his view a garage would not be included. <br /> Gaffron stated he would tend to agree with that. Gaffron noted all new or remodeled dwellings or <br /> habitable buildings shall be at least 20 feet in width at the narrowest dimension. <br /> Gaffron stated this is not something that needs to be decided tonight and that perhaps the Planning <br /> Commission would like to think about it further. Gaffron stated he does not remember anyone ever <br /> asking what the smallest habitable building could be. <br /> Gaffron asked whether the Planning Commission would like to table the ordinance to the January <br /> meeting. <br /> Curtis noted there not a December work session but there is a January 8 work session scheduled where <br /> this could be discussed. <br /> Thiesse commented he likes the idea of a minimum dwelling size ordinance. <br /> Gaffron stated a minimum housing size appears in other cities' housing code. <br /> Chair Leskinen opened the public hearing at 9:53 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 9:53 p.m. <br /> Thiesse moved, Schwingler seconded,to table Application No. 13-3644,City of Orono,Amend <br /> Chapter 78 regarding Minimum Standards for Dwelling Unit Size and Dimensions to the January 8 <br /> Planning Commission work session. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 10. 2014 SCHEDULE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES AT <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS <br /> Curtis stated the schedule for the 2014 City Council meetings has been provided mostly for information <br /> purposes. Curtis stated if any of the Planning Commissioners knows of a specific conflict,they should <br /> notify Staff. Otherwise the schedule will be placed in the Commission's three-ring binders. <br /> Thiesse moved, Schwingler seconded,to approve the 2014 Schedule for Planning Commission <br /> Representatives at City Council meetings. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 11. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ON CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS, OCTOBER 28,2013,AND NOVEMBER 21,2013 <br /> Leskinen stated she attended the October 28,2013, City Council meeting, at which time the Rocky Knoll <br /> vacation was approved and the Allness application was denied. <br /> Page 34 of 35 <br />