06-17-2019 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Monday,June 17,2019 6:30 o'clock p.m. Chair Ressler opened the public hearing at 9:28 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Ressler closed the public hearing at 9:28 p.m. McCutcheon stated he agrees with Staff and that there is a practical difficulty due to the shape of the lot. Libby stated he would concur with that and that it is a good use of a relatively small area. Erickson stated he appreciates the applicant's efforts to minimize the intrusion into the setback. Bollis stated he sees the practical difficulty and that he likes the effort to minimize the intrusion. Doepke indicated he does not have a problem with the application. Thiess indicated he is in agreement. Ressler stated the project is not egregious and that the applicant has made some good points about the encroachment into the setback. Doepke moved, Libby seconded,to recommend approval of Application No.LA19-000043, Vujovich-Design-Build on behalf of Joanne Pastel,951 Spring Hill Road, lake setback variance. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. 9. UPDATE ON MAY 13,2019, CITY COUNCIL MEETING Barnhart reported on the following actions taken by the City Council: • Approved Mr. Bollis's preliminary plat on Consent. • Approved the variance at Ivy Place for replatting of Outlot A on Consent. • Approved the 2040 Comprehensive Plan but there might be further discussion this summer/fall on potential amendments. • The right-of-way vacation question at 4300 North Shore Drive was approved with Staff being directed to draft language in the resolution requiring an escrow and compensation. • The variance on Luce Line Ridge was denied but Staff was directed to bring back potential changes to the accessory structure code. ADJOURNMENT i •55 L� P Libby moved,Thiesse seconded,to adjourn the Orono Planning Commission meeting at 9• p.m. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. ATTEST: Jon Ressler, Chair Page 24 of 24