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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, November 18, 2019 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 12 of 46 <br /> <br />Thiesse noted if snowmobilers use the area, the City wouldn't want a dock on it. <br /> <br />Curtis said that's why they would want it removed. She believes there are things stored on the property <br />presently such as a boat and some other storage-type items. <br /> <br />Thiesse said another citizen would not be allowed to get a permit for a dock there, that this is the only <br />property that can ask for a permit for a dock. <br /> <br />Curtis stated he was correct for that side of Big Island, in order to meet all the conditions. <br /> <br />Ressler stated the 6-foot width is wider than most docks and asked if there was any reason for the 6 feet. <br />Ressler also asked if there were any contingencies that would revoke the yearly automatic renewal. <br /> <br />Curtis said she used the guidance from the other permit issued in the past on the other side of the island. If <br />the Commission felt it was excessive, Staff would make a modification. With regard to contingencies that <br />would revoke the yearly automatic renewal, Curtis said the code is very liberal to the Council's discretion <br />and it would be automatically renewable unless the City provides written notice to the permit holder 30 <br />days in advance of the anniversary date. <br /> <br />Ressler commented it's revocable, it does not have to be reviewed, but if Staff does not like something <br />that's going on or it's not exactly what they agreed to, they can have that amended so it is not nearly as <br />permanent as some others. <br /> <br />Curtis noted it says "at any time," which she took directly from the Code. <br /> <br />Bollis said Curtis referenced the other side of the island and asked if this has been done before. <br /> <br />Curtis answered she found a record of one other. <br /> <br />Ressler asked if the City has run into any issues with the previous permit. <br /> <br />Curtis said there have been no issues. <br /> <br />Ms. J. Marie Fieger said she is the owner of the two landlocked properties. 40 years ago, her dad and Mr. <br />Robb's dad agreed where to move the dock for easier access. She said that leaves things more open for all <br />the kids to play. She indicated her neighbor has agreed to sell a permanent Easement of 10 feet so it <br />would stay exactly as it has been for 40 years. She knows it's not exactly what's permitted, but it would be <br />best for all parties involved to stay with the agreement as it exists and leave the dock where it's been. <br /> <br />Ressler said the request complicates things a little bit. <br />