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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. Adopt a summary ordinance for publication and to provide direction to staff relative to <br />the definition of dry-buildable. <br /> <br />2. Background. The City Council approved changes to the subdivision code at their meeting on <br />September 14, 2020. <br /> <br />Due to the costs associated with publishing a 39 page ordinance amendment, staff has prepared a <br />summary ordinance. Staff recommends adoption of this summary ordinance for publication <br />purposes. <br /> <br />Dry-buildable <br />At the September 14th meeting, the Council discussed the definition of ‘dry buildable’, and <br />directed staff to research the issue. This was in response to a surveyors comment that slopes at <br />18% were too shallow to be excluded from the determination of dry-buildable. <br /> <br />The attached Exhibit B outlines staff’s findings. In summary, there is nothing in state statutes or <br />rules that establishes an 18% slope as un-buildable. Our application of 18% was historical. The <br />City can establish any slope it deems appropriate. If the Council desires to change the definition <br />from 18%, staff will prepare the appropriate documents for public hearing, Planning Commission, <br />and Council review. <br /> <br />3. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. The Planning Commission voted 5-1 (Bollis) on a <br />motion to approve the changes to the subdivision code as proposed. <br /> <br />4. Public Comment. The only comment received to date is attached as Exhibit B. <br /> <br />5. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as drafted. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Approve the summary ordinance and authorize its publication <br />Provide staff direction as to the desired changes to dry-buildable. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Summary Ordinance <br />B. Dry-Buildable discussion <br /> <br />References <br />CC Staff report and exhibits September 14, 2020 <br /> <br /> Item No.: 20 Date: October 12, 2020 <br />Item Description: LA19-000065 – City of Orono Text Amendment Related to <br />Subdivisions <br />Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP <br />Community Development Director <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Planning Department <br />Report