02-17-1998 Planning Commission Minutes

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. 1 t I r MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 1998 • - - Continued) (#14 #2342 Mark Casey Conti ) Stoddard noted that the MCWD does not permit sand laid from the water line forward. Gaffron noted that the applicant has the necessary permits for the riprapping and sand blanket. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. The application will be heard at the February 23 Council meeting. Gaffron said he felt with strict guidelines, Staff would be supportive of having authority to approve excavation up to 10 cubic yards, which is one truck load. (#3) #2325 LAKE COUNTRY BUILDERS ON BEHALF OF JOHN AND CINDY OLSON, 950 NORTH ARM DRIVE - VARIANCES The Applicants requested the application be tabled to the March meeting. Berg moved, McMillan seconded, to table Application#2325 for review at the March meeting of the Planning Commission. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS (#14) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS ON JANUARY 26, 1998 AND FEBRUARY 9, 1998 No additional comments were given. (#15) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION Smith was congratulated on her appointment as Chair of the Planning Commission. Hawn will be Vice Chair. Smith extended accolades to Lindquist on his performance as Chair of the Planning Commission this past year. Commissioners extended appreciation to Lindquist. McMillan suggested the City provide magnetic signs for Planning Commissioners to place on their vehicles during property review to identify their presence. Lindquist felt a picture identification would be a good idea as well. Gaffron will explore the possibility of providing identification. Smith was informed that the Home Occupation report will be given to Council for further direction. No further work has been done on the Tree Preservation Ordinance. • 25