03-18-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday,February 19,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Thiesse stated in his view it is a good deal and that he does not see any downside to the City of Orono. The Planning Commission took no formal action on this item. 8. UPDATE ON FEBRUARY 11,2019, CITY COUNCIL MEETING Barnhart reported the City Council took the following actions at their February 11 meeting: • Approved the preliminary plat for 3087 Orono Orchard Road. • Approved the variance for the fence on Ferndale. • Approved the variance for the accessory building in front of a principal structure. • Approved the variance at 835 Forest Arms Lane for the average lakeshore setback. • Approved on consent the application for 2455 North Shore for a variance and IUP. • The City Council supported the sketch plan at 690 Brown Road,which was similar to the recommendation of the Planning Commission. • Approved the variance for the air-conditioning unit for AJ Helgerson. • Denied the variance for the solar panels at 240 Wakefield Road. The City Council viewed that as leaning towards a change in the code and the Code Review Committee will be reviewing it to see whether there should be a change in the code. Barnhart stated the Metropolitan Council has provided some feedback on the Comprehensive Plan and that City Staff has resubmitted some corrections or modifications to the plan. The City Council approved those changes at their February 11 meeting. 9. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION Ressler stated he would like the City of Orono to explore different options for high-speed Internet and that City Administrator Rief was going to gather some information on that. Libby stated part of the issue is that Century Link has a set service cost and Orono does not generate enough benefit to them to expand their system. ADJOURNMENT Ressler moved,Olson seconded, to adjourn the Orono Planning Commission meeting at 8:37 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. ATTEST: John Thiesse, Chair Page 16 of 16