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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON MARCH 7, 1995 <br />• PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING - FOURTH WORKSHOP <br />PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF ZONING CODE TO ALLOW DOMESTIC ABUSE <br />SHELTER AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2380 SHADYWOOD ROAD <br />information on shelters and police calls. Hessburg said that the chief did give alot of <br />information on repeat calls. He reported how well the system can work when the police, <br />shelter, and intervention projects work together. Hessburg said that Judge Davidson will <br />contact the Orono Chief and others for a day forum of professionals who work with these <br />problems and how they can be served. Scanlon reported on hearing the statistic that 85% <br />of students at Mound High School have either experienced or know someone who has <br />experienced domestic abuse in the home. <br />Schroeder said that the shelter was an appropriate response to the domestic violence in <br />society. Peterson said that Judge Davidson had asked where the church was in these <br />situations. The churches seem to refer the problems back to the family. Berg reported <br />• that Interfaith of Wayzata receives about five calls weekly from people looking for help <br />with domestic abuse. Schroeder feels the Orono Police Department would welcome <br />working with a group like this. <br />O'Malley asked if all notices were in the Pioneer paper, which they are. <br />Pasch asked if the parking lot would be expanded if the shelter was given approval. <br />Looking at the topographical maps, Pasch noted that the land falls off in grade and asked <br />if hardcover and drainage issues had been discussed. Schroeder reported that these issues <br />have not been discussed but will be. <br />Mabusth reported on the on -going process for the application. If the application is <br />• recommended to go to the Council, the Council will deliberate and Staff will be directed to <br />lq <br />