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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,February 18,2020 <br /> 6:00 p.m. <br /> Curtis explained that their governance is different that the City's and the purpose for their rules are <br /> different. <br /> Libby stated that he feels the same can be said for the DNR. He stated that he doesn't understand why the <br /> City would not impart to the public that both the DNR and the MCWD have governance and authority. <br /> Barnhart stated that he feels the City does impart this information in handouts,but doesn't necessarily <br /> think it should be put into the Code. He stated that the DNR has shoreland regulations that pertain to <br /> many of the things included in the ordinance. He stated that he needs to send a copy of the draft to the <br /> DNR because the City was proposing changes to the regulations as it applies to the Shoreland Overlay <br /> District. He reiterated that the MCWD is referenced in information that is available to people that some <br /> permitting may be required. <br /> Oakden explained that the MCWD doesn't regulate the City's Code like the DNR does and requires the <br /> City to have certain language included for protection of the waterways. She explained that this is why <br /> this document references the DNR so much. <br /> Libby thanked Oakden for that clear explanation. <br /> Oakden stated that the City does notify the public that the City coordinates with the MCWD, but noted <br /> that she does not feel it needs to be included in the Code. <br /> Erickson moved,Libby seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA19-000091 City of <br /> Orono,Text Amendment related to Grading and Land Alterations,including slope failures,subject <br /> to the changes identified at the work shop and public hearing, as discussed. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 10. LA19-000103 CITY OF ORONO,TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO LICENSING FOR <br /> MARINAS AND JOINT USE DOCK AND DOCK PERMITTING 10:21 P.M.- 10:31 P.M. <br /> Staff presented a summary of packet information. <br /> Ressler asked for clarification if the City was striking the requirement for permitting. <br /> Barnhart explained that Lines 11-15 of the draft ordinance clarify the permitting. He stated that the <br /> language is a little clunky right now and he plans to ask the City Attorney to modify the language. <br /> Ressler stated that he likes the gist of the changes. <br /> Libby clarified that most docks are seasonal, and asked if new installations would require a permit,but <br /> then when they need to put their dock back in again in a new season,they would not require another <br /> permit. <br /> Barnhart confirmed that right now people only need a permit to put their dock in for the first time. He <br /> stated that for seasonal docks for homeowners with lakeshore property a permit is not required every year. <br /> He stated that there are 11 joint use docks throughout the community that currently requires a permit <br /> every year. He stated that the suggestion is that the City remove the requirement for a permit in those <br /> situations, but if you were to initiate a joint use dock then a permit is required. <br /> Page 29 of 30 <br />