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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, February 19, 2019 6:30 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. LA19-000003 FINE LINE LAKESHORE SERVICE, 1795 FOX STREET, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 6:31 P.M. – 6:40 P.M. Thomas Hamilton, Property Owner, and Jessie Johnson, Fine Line Lakeshore Service, were present. Curtis stated the applicant is proposing to install a permanent dock through the wetland on the south end of this property to reach the open water of the Long Lake Creek channel. Because of the permanent nature of the dock structure within the floodway, a conditional use permit is required. The dock does not fall under LMCD jurisdiction. A DNR aquatic vegetation management permit has been issued for the cattail removal. The proposed dock will extend approximately 195 feet from the shore. Orono’s current jurisdiction over permanent docks is primarily via the City’s floodplain regulations, which provide no significant standards pertinent to the approval of permanent docks. Both permanent and seasonal docks fall under the zoning category of accessory structures. With the exception of the RS District, which is Deering Island or Big Island, one cannot have a permanent or seasonal dock without a principal residence structure. The property is zoned RR-1B, and a zoning permit will be required to document the existence and construction of the permanent dock and conditional use permit. The portion within the wetland is limited to eight feet maximum width. The proposed dock is 3.5 feet wide with a 7’ x 20’ platform on the end at the open water. Public comments were received and are included in the Commissioners’ packets. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for construction of the proposed permanent dock subject to the following conditions: 1. The dock may be allowed as long as it conforms to the permit issued by the DNR and is in conformity with the rules and regulations of applicable agencies; and 2. The dock is not to be used for commercial purposes or rented. The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. Tom Hamilton, property owner, stated they would like to install a dock out to the creek. A call has been received from one neighbor that has a concern with jet skis. Hamilton indicated he is just planning on having a fishing boat and also fishing off the dock with his two children. The Dakota Bridge is in the area. Measuring from the bottom of the bridge to the water is 48 inches, so it would not be possible to fit a jet ski under the bridge. There are also no plans to buy a jet ski. Libby asked what type of pilings would be used. Jessie Johnson, Fine Line, indicated it is a metal frame dock and can be easily removed. Because the dock would stay in year in/year out, it is termed a permanent dock. Libby commented he has not ever really seen any boat traffic in this area. Libby asked what type of fishing boat the owner has.