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• <br /> MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON MARCH 16, 1998 <br /> • (#13) CITY OF ORONO ZONING CODE AMENDMENT RE. LAND <br /> T'MD A TWIN _ 11./1_11.11 U M <br /> Gaffron reported that the land alteration code amendment is to allow staff the discretion <br /> regarding avnroval of 10 cubic yards of filling/grading/excavation within the shore setback <br /> zone without requiring a conditional use permit. If staff determines a specific application <br /> does not appear to meet the intent of City policies or goals, it can be further reviewed by <br /> Planning Commission and Council. Gaffron recommended approval as drafted. <br /> Smith supported the amendment. It was noted that an idea was presented by Bressler <br /> regarding allowing clearing of a path but no more than 25% of beach should be altered. <br /> Gaffron said the Comprehensive Plan suggests there be no change to the shoreland. He <br /> feels this would result in both good and bad impacts citing a recent example for a beach. <br /> Stoddard noted that the area below the OHW mark is controlled by the DNR, who <br /> recommended approval of that project. Gaffron felt that project would have been <br /> recommended for referral to Council because it created an unnatural environment. He <br /> noted that the Watershed District has authority between the OHW and the flood plain. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Smith moved, Berg seconded, to approve the zoning code amendment for staff <br /> . administration of limited types of land alterations on lakeshore property. Vote: Ayes 4, <br /> Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> (#14)REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES <br /> ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS ON FEBRUARY 23, 1998 AND MARCH 9. <br /> 1998 <br /> Smith, who attended the March 9, 1998 Council meeting, reported that much discussion <br /> was held regarding the Old Crystal Bay Road subdivision in relation to the trail and its <br /> location on either the west or east side. Gaffron indicated the Council decided to take an <br /> easement on the west side of the road on the subject property in order keep options oven <br /> for the future. This results in easements being located on both the east and west sides of <br /> Old Crystal Bay Road. No decision was made regarding where the trail will be located. <br /> (#15)OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Smith moved, Stoddard seconded, to withdraw Application#2349 at the request of the <br /> applicant, Caribou Coffee. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. <br /> • <br /> 27 <br />