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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 21, 2016 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />problem. Crosby commented it is more fiscally responsible, the best location available, and allows the <br />best access time to where the action is. <br />Landgraver stated he is hearing that now, but if they were to present this to the Council, they need to have <br />a compelling case for why it makes sense. <br />Van Eyll stated he agrees, and that the first step in the process is to request to remove the language <br />prohibiting overnight boat storage from the ordinance. <br />Thiesse stated he would like more information and that they need to show him that it is the best place. <br />Barnhart stated there are two parts to this application. The first part is to amend the ordinance so <br />discussions can be had with Hennepin County. The other part is the formal approval of the site. The draft <br />ordinance removes the overnight storage issue, which is an issue that the Planning Commission is <br />struggling with. Barnhart indicated the Planning Commission could add overnight storage as a <br />conditional use, and those issues in terms of parking, access, durability of the boat, those could be <br />reviewed as part of a conditional use permit. <br />Schoenzeit commented that would allow for additional discussion and they could prove that it is the best <br />location in the interests of public safety. <br />Barnhart stated that would also address the concern of the City with Hennepin County wanting to store <br />their boat there at some point. <br />Thiesse commented that is a brilliant suggestion.' <br />Landgraver stated part of the role of the Planning Commission is to vet applications and that the <br />requirement for a conditional use permit forces the discussion on some of the details. <br />Barnhart suggested Item B read that overnight parking would be permissible by a conditional use permit. <br />Page 11 of 12 <br />