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MINUTES OP THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD PBBRUART 19, 1985 PAGE 4 Planning Conunission felt they could not act on this amendment to the code tonight and needed further information. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that the Planning Commission is not being asked to approve the ordinance amendment tonight but to merely make comments for Council and staff to consider. Mabusth noted the formal ordinance will be drafted later this year. Chairman Callahan moved, Rovegno seconded, to table the flood plain and wetlands amendment to the code until the next Planning Commission meeting to allow staff to investigate into this amendment further. Motion, Ayes (6), Nays (0). #884 RICHARD ELLER 2655 SHADYVroOD ROAD VARIANCE Richard Eller was not present. D.C. Messer of 2673 Pheasant Road and E.J. Stanke of 2660 Pheasant Road were present from the audience for this application. Zoning Administrator Mabusth explained that the application has been rescheduled before the Planning Commission because the neighbors have failed to communicate and resolve the issue. Mabusth stated that she checked with Chaska Marina to verify the claim that Eller made regarding the moving of the boat and the damage it would sustain if moved at this point, and Chaska Marina confirmed that there would be damage to the boat, if moved. Sime felt, that in light of the fact that over 30 people had signed a petition requesting that Orono enforce this City ordinance, he felt compelled to follow their wishes. Sime strongly felt that the City must enforce the ordinances or change them when citizens complain. Sime also noted that since the neighbors could not resolve the issue, that the boat should be removed and the ordinance enforced. D.C. Messer of 2673 Pheasant Road stated that he himself arranged to hav'e Eller park his boat in Cookston's yard, but Eller has refused saying that the boat is frozen to the ground. Messer noted that the boat is on a trailer. Messer noted that Stanke has had his home for sale and that several buyers have been sea red off because of the eyesore of El ler' s boat . E.J. Stanke of 2660 Pheasant Road stated that this whole thing started when he cal led City Hal 1 and asked what happens if someone is in violation of the ordinances. Stanke explained that he was told that if someone is found to be in violation of the ordinances that a letter is written giving the person a deadline and then a second letter is written and then a citation is issued if the person still has not complied with the City's order. Stanke stated that the first letter was written back in November and now it is February and the boat is still not moved. Stanke asked that the City enforce