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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, May 21, 2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. Ressler stated as a variance applicant from two years ago, he had no idea who some of the people were that were on the list. Ressler stated 350 feet goes a long way when the property is on the lake or in a smaller lot neighborhood. Ressler noted the applicants are also required to post signs that say they are applying for a permit. Ressler stated unless there is an epidemic of people saying they have not been informed, he does not see the need to increase the area. Landgraver noted there have been instances where people did get the notice but still said they were not informed about it. Landgraver stated there will always be instances of people asking why someone did not tell them about it and that he is in agreement with Chair Thiesse that the City should follow the state guidelines. Landgraver questioned what the return on the investment will be, noting that more people offering opinions on something, especially when it comes to a small project, might not always be the best. Lemke stated increasing it to 500 feet is not going to guarantee people will pay attention to the notice. Landgraver stated the most pushback he remembers for not receiving notice was the Dayton property off of County Road 6. Landgraver asked whether Staff have the discretion to expand it. Curtis stated Staff does not expand it because they do not want to make a decision on one project versus another. Curtis stated on larger projects they will erect a City sign. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Lemke moved, Ressler seconded, to recommend denial of Application No. LA18-000042, City of Orono Text Amendment: Notification Distance for Public Hearings. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0.