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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 20,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> The dock was shown, however, on a number of the plans, but was not shown on the final plat because it <br /> would not be included on that. <br /> Fretham stated the proposal cleans up the lakeshore side and gives the homeowner a nice view of the lake <br /> as well as everybody else on the lake. Fretham noted they did not realize there was a separate permit <br /> process with the City and that they received the permits for the two docks from the LMCD. They were <br /> informed that Orono is the only city that requires a separate permit from the LMCD. <br /> Fretham stated if someone drives by,they would not be able to tell if it is an outlot or an easement down <br /> to the lake. It is important to us because the lot was sold and plans for that dock were shared with the <br /> purchaser. The new property owner was excited to have a dock. Fretham stated he did not stand up to his <br /> end of that deal in that transaction and that he is attempting to correct the situation. If a dock is not <br /> possible,he is not sure how the situation will turn out,but that he is attempting to get the property owner <br /> what was promised. <br /> McCutcheon asked if they want permanent dock or a seasonal dock. <br /> Fretham stated they made a permanent dock application to the LMCD, who approved it, but they were <br /> told they also had to obtain a permit from the City because it attaches to the land. Fretham stated it is not <br /> a matter of a dock or not, but it is a matter of where it should be placed. The property still has 129 feet of <br /> lakeshore on the lakeside and it is a matter of where the right place to put the dock is. <br /> Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. <br /> Rusty Cocoon, Shoreview, stated when they saw the dock on the plan,they were excited about it, and that <br /> they are planning on planting native grass down by the lake. The outlot will be plowed and maintained <br /> and is basically a private drive. There will be very little traffic down there and the road is basically one <br /> and a half lanes. Cocoon stated he does not believe it will disrupt the public by having a dock down <br /> there. <br /> Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. <br /> Thiesse asked if Lot 2 deeded the lot back to Lot 1,whether that would solve the same problem. <br /> Barnhart indicated it would. The ordinance requires the outlot but there are other ways to address the <br /> concerns. <br /> Ressler asked if Staff has any preference on how to handle this. <br /> Barnhart stated what is being proposed is a variance that allows the two lots to be replatted as one. At a <br /> minimum,the City will require a variance. From a practical difficulty standpoint and the uniqueness of <br /> the situation,the situation is not likely to be replicated elsewhere in the community. <br /> Thiesse noted the City has approved what is going on out there and that he can see a practical difficulty <br /> since in the past any person who has had an opportunity to put a boat in a sheltered area has been allowed <br /> to do so. Thiesse stated in his view it is a reasonable proposal. <br /> Gettman stated he would support this as a plausible way of getting it resolved. <br /> Page 13 of 16 <br />