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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,August 19,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Ressler stated he does not believe there are a lot of properties that are outside of the 75-foot setback and <br /> outside of the average lakeshore setback on neighboring properties. As a result, it may be appropriate to <br /> take into consideration Option 2 because it is simpler to understand. <br /> Ressler recommended some illustrations also be provided in the ordinance to help people understand it. <br /> Barnhart stated there is already language in the ordinance about property that is adjacent to an <br /> undeveloped lot or right-of-way and that Staff is not proposing changes to that. <br /> Gettman asked whether Staff could provide them with some lots that they should look at. <br /> Barnhart stated he is looking for the Planning Commission's input and knowledge of unique lots that they <br /> are aware of. <br /> Ressler stated he is not in favor of tabling it, and unless the Planning Commission feels they will have <br /> some additional input into it after tabling it,he would recommending bringing it to the City Council and <br /> letting them tighten it up if they feel it is appropriate. <br /> Gettman noted three of the commissioners are not comfortable with voting on it and that the extra time <br /> would allow them to get more comfortable with it. <br /> Ressler stated he is not in favor of eliminating the average lakeshore setback since there will always be <br /> situations on Lake Minnetonka that need that type of protection. A 75-foot setback is pretty reasonable, <br /> but at the end of the day,there will need to be some sort of an average lakeshore setback. Ressler stated <br /> in his view Option 2 would be the closest thing to having a stop gap. <br /> Libby indicated he is in agreement with Chair Ressler. <br /> McCutcheon stated he even likes the 75-foot setback but that he is not sure of the numbers. McCutcheon <br /> commented maybe the Planning Commission should do some more homework. <br /> Curtis noted they can use Hennepin County's website. <br /> Ressler stated he would like a safe and simple approach that is not going to expose the City to too much <br /> controversy,which is why he likes Option 2 because there are still the setback requirements. The <br /> Planning Commission can talk about this for months and not allow it to get to the City Council, but <br /> inevitably it will be the Council's decision. Ressler stated he does not believe he will have additional <br /> input by looking at different lots and that he is not sure tabling will change the outcome. <br /> Libby stated tabling is a constructive vehicle for them to come up with more edification and options. <br /> Barnhart stated the Planning Commission has three options. They can either table it, approve one of the <br /> options, or deny all of them. The Planning Commission may find it helpful to try out each of the options <br /> since the Planning Commission will be implementing it on different applications. Barnhart noted there is <br /> no pressing time limit on this ordinance. <br /> Page 17 of 19 <br />