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Orono City Council <br />Work Session <br />Monday, August 12, 2019 <br />Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. <br />PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Matt Johnson, <br />and Victoria Seals. Representing staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief, Community <br />Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, and City Clerk Anna Carlson. <br />Meeting Start Time: 6:05 p.m. <br />1. Accessory Buildings (size/ acreage ratio) <br />Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart began discussion about Oversized <br />Accessory Building size. Barnhart requested direction from the Council for any change <br />requests they would like to see, specifically related to the current maximum Oversize <br />Accessory Building Footprint area allowed in square feet. <br />There was discussion about the reasoning for a maximum, the need for it, and other <br />requirements that likely limit the sizes. <br />Barnhart mentioned that the process would still go through the Planning Commission and <br />then brought back to Council for final approval. <br />2. Average Lake Shore <br />Barnhart requested confirmation of goals associated with accommodating various <br />circumstances related to average lake shore. Barnhart recommended there should be <br />some sort of maximum for setbacks, because in some cases current properties may set the <br />setback for other properties. <br />City Administrator Dustin Rief noted the City may want to possibly look at giving them a <br />percentage rather than a specific number. <br />Council Member Matt Johnson suggested the City may want to consider not making any <br />changes to the setback. <br />Walsh mentioned that the City may not need to make a lot of changes but the code should <br />be cleaned up in some sections. <br />Council Member Richard F. Crosby II also agreed that some of the language may need to <br />be cleaned up and logical changes could be considered. <br />Johnson added that by not making huge changes, it will allow the Council to interpret it <br />together. <br />3. Prioritization of General Amendments <br />Barnhart mentioned that there are a few general amendments that could use some <br />improvements, specifically the ordinances such as Special Events, Subdivisions, and <br />Land uses. <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />