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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />Monday, May 16, 2022 <br />6:00 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br /> <br />1. LA22-000018 TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO SETBACKS FOR IRRIGATION <br />SYSTEMS. THE AMENDMENT WOULD ALLOW IRRIGATION SYSTEMS IN <br />REQUIRED YARDS. (STAFF: JEREMY BARNHART) <br /> <br />Barnhart noted this is a general housekeeping amendment. Irrigation systems are a listed accessory use in <br />most zoning districts including residential and there is a setback for accessory structures between 5, 10, <br />and 15 feet. Irrigation systems are located throughout the yard and often within the required setback. They <br />are proposing to add irrigation systems as a non-encroachment, allowing them to be irrigated in required <br />yards. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as drafted. <br /> <br />Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. <br /> <br />Ressler moved, Kirchner seconded, to approve LA22-000018 text amendment related to setbacks <br />for irrigation systems as proposed. VOTE: Ayes: 7, Nays 0. <br /> <br />