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� ORONO JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> & CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> Wednesday,March 2,2011 <br /> 5:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Gozola indicated they will double check the code for consistency. One example of inconsistency is that <br /> decks are always considered hardcover but that there is another section that says you can add hardcover <br /> under your deck if certain conditions are met. <br /> Gozola recommended another area to Ue considered is whether the current ordinance compels citizens to <br /> comply with the regulations or encourages them to do things without proper permits or oversight. In <br /> addition, some thought should be given to how much additional survey costs citizens incur to demonstrate <br /> compliance to the current tier system and whether the permitting process is timely. <br /> Gozola asked whether there is anything about the current ordinance the group would like to discuss. <br /> Printup stated the common theme repeated tonight has been the need to ensure there are clear definitions, <br /> and that when the de�nitions are not consistent, it creates frustrated. <br /> Rahn concurred that consistency throughout the Code would be good. <br /> McMillan commented that another criticism she has received concerns gravel driveways and why they are <br /> not promoted more. McMillan stated there can also be issues with performance standards, such as pavers <br /> that are installed and then not maintained properly over the years and then they are paved over, or rain <br /> gardens being filled in after the property owner has been given credit for thein. Performance standards <br /> are great if the residents lrnow how to maintain the items. Lakeshore buffers are also another item that <br /> over time tend to become a maintenance nightmare. <br /> Loftus noted in Tonka Bay they started requiring easements over the improvements as well as access <br /> easements, with language allowing the City to assess the costs back to the property owner, which helps <br /> with the enforcement but created some anger among the residents. <br /> McMillan noted that Minnetonka also attempted that. <br /> Loftus stated that was the only way they could think of to gain access to a property. Enforcement and <br /> access are huge issues and it will generate some anger. <br /> Gaffron stated they are dealing with that as it relates to wetlands and wetland covenants. <br /> Schwinger indicated that a lot of what they are dealing with is items relating to redevelopment and new <br /> technology. <br /> McMillan stated one of the best things people can do it aerate their lawn every fall to help with water <br /> absorption, which does not need to be spelled out in an ordinance but is mare an education piece. <br /> Kang asked whether the City could provide a one page list of various resources to the residents. <br /> Loftus noted the City currently does that. <br /> McMillan suggested that information also be included on the City's web site. <br /> Bremer stated the question becomes, how do you stop people from finding ways to circumvent the <br /> ___ _._. _ Page 9 <br />