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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 16,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Chair McCutcheon can see for a citizen being impacted this would be very frustrating and understands <br /> why they would come to Staff requesting something be done.At the same time,he sees the complications <br /> and policing of it as a problem and can see the larger lot impact and noted there will be pushback on that. <br /> They should think of having hardcover unnecessarily placed in the larger,more rural areas of Orono. <br /> Things to consider also include the fact that they are a community of boat trailers and whether it is an <br /> issue of cars and unlicensed cars,and the burden on the police department. <br /> Barnhart has heard reasonable comments and a good range of discussion and has identified three options: <br /> approve as written, deny as written,or direct Staff to come back with revisions. <br /> The Commissioners continued discussion on the item including hardcover definitions,long-term storage, <br /> and seasonal storage. <br /> Peterson asked regarding the earlier complaint regarding cars, if it is suspected that someone is running a <br /> repair garage,could they go to Staff to address the issue? <br /> Barnhart noted there is an ordinance in the books against car repair home occupations.The challenge is <br /> proving it. <br /> Libby moved,Bollis seconded,to table A22-000021 text amendment and to direct Staff to come <br /> back with a revision to the text amendment.VOTE: Ayes: 7,Nays 0. <br /> 6. LA22-000022 TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING VEGETATION REMOVALS IN THE <br /> SHORELAND OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT.THE ORDINANCE RELATES TO THE <br /> REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS AND DISEASED TREES. (STAFF: JEREMY BARNHART) <br /> Barnhart explained there is a distinction between live and dead trees.Removal of a live tree in the <br /> shoreline area requires a replacement at a ratio established by the Planning Commission and City Council <br /> some years ago.The important distinction is"live"which requires replacement versus"dead"which does <br /> not require replacement.Recently the question has come up regarding aa hazardous tree which is going to <br /> fall down in the opinion of an arborist, and property owners have asked if they can remove that tree. <br /> Barnhart clarified yes they can,but they need to replace the tree due to the way the Code currently reads. <br /> It is the same with a diseased tree.Barnhart clarified there is really no discretion on the Staff level,either <br /> a tree is alive or dead.This ordinance clarifies that a bit and an item for discussion is whether diseased or <br /> hazardous trees should be required to be replaced at the same ratio of a live tree or at a reduced ratio. <br /> Barnhart is looking for feedback from the Planning Commission. <br /> Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. <br /> Jay Nygard, 1446 Rest Point Road,has a huge tree by the lake as well as other trees and asked for a <br /> clarification.He rioted Mr. Barnhart sent him an email that said this was potentially going to say one <br /> could replace a diseased tree with nothing and he asked if that has changed. <br /> Barnhart replied he has drafted an ordinance with two options. One has no replacement required for <br /> diseased,dead,or pose a safety hazard.An alternative text requires the replacement of a tree one-to-one. <br /> Mr.Nygard thanked Barnhart and said that is helpful.Personally he thinks saying something is a diseased <br /> tree and that they do not have to do anything is ridiculous.He has a problem next door which Mr. <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br />