Laserfiche WebLink
MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,August 19,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Libby moved, Gettman seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA19-000053, City of <br /> Orono,Text Amendment,Average Lakeshore Setback Regulations. <br /> Ressler stated the Planning Commission's options are the sight line,the true average, and the second line, <br /> and that he would be in support of one of the three. <br /> Barnhart stated Staff's recommendation is Option 1. <br /> Erickson stated the Chair's points are well taken regarding Option 2 and that he would be willing to <br /> support that with the comment that the Planning Commission has not yet achieved perfection and <br /> probably never will. Option 2 gives a measure of flexibility to many of the people who do not have <br /> shoreline that is a straight line, and of the three options,the best option is Option 2. Erickson indicated he <br /> would prefer to go ahead with that option rather than tabling. <br /> Libby stated he would withdraw his motion and replace it with adoption of Option 2. <br /> Gettman stated he is not in favor of withdrawing the motion to table and that he would like to have a vote <br /> on the motion. <br /> VOTE ON MOTION TO TABLE: Ayes 2,Nays 3,McCutcheon,Ressler, and Erickson Opposed. <br /> MOTION FAILED. <br /> Libby moved,Erickson seconded,Application No. LA19-000053, City of Orono Text Amendment, <br /> Average Lake Setback,to recommend adoption of Option No.2. VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 1, Gettman <br /> Opposed. <br /> 9. UPDATE ON AUGUST 12,2019,CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Barnhart reported on the following actions taken by the City Council: <br /> • Approved an amendment to the development agreement for 1400 Bracketts Point Road <br /> • The resolution and variance for 2710 Pence Lane was approved <br /> • The variance at 1905 Concordia was approved on consent <br /> • The application by Scott Gates for Deering island was tabled pending some questions by the City <br /> Council in terms of activities on the lot. <br /> • The average lakeshore setback variance for 2967 Casco was approved. In that application the <br /> City Council looked closely at the house two doors down to establish the average lakeshore <br /> setback. <br /> Ressler asked what the additional feedback the City Council requested for Deering Island was. <br /> Barnhart indicated that was independent of any land use application. A party was held on the island and <br /> the City Council wanted to understand those issues and give the property owner an opportunity to address <br /> any questions. They do not expect the Planning Commission or Staff to dig into that type of detail. <br /> Page 18 of 19 <br />