04-19-2021 Planning Commission Packet

Home Browse Search

To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator A From: Jeremy Barnhart,AICP �4&EsHOO"L Community Development Director Date: April 19, 2021 Subject: #LA20-000047, City of Orono Text Amendment related to Boat storage Public Hearing Application Summary: The City is contemplating an ordinance amendment related to the storage of recreational equipment, including boats and boat trailers, on residential property. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as drafted. Background/Problem The City Prosecuting Attorney has identified challenges to the enforcement of the regulations related to boat and boat trailer storage,and has recommended the City amend the ordinance to address these issues. The City Council has further directed staff that any resulting changes be • easy to understand; understandable regulation is easier to follow. The Council noted that residents of a lake community should expect some level of boat storage in residential districts. During the March 15, 2021 Planning Commission meeting, Commissioners requested a workshop to review the proposed changes. Pending the Commission workshop discussion,this item should either be tabled, or approved. The Commission wanted to discuss the following: Identification of boats being regulated (Kayaks, canoes, etc.) Fish houses Operability Time period (of boat storage/ repair) Lake yard boat storage Solution The draft ordinance is attached as Exhibit A. The draft regulation adds a definition of boat and fish house. It modifies the operable condition requirement as requested by the commissioners. References to a time limit were removed,as that is one of the primary purposes behind the amendment. The revision does require currently licensed to the owner or occupant of the property,which should address storage of boats as a side business, or concerns with boat density on a property. The code removes references to the length of the boat in question. The Commission should discuss the yards where boat storage is not permissible, noting that the • commission felt that some lake yard storage was appropriate.