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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 />