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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, April 15,2002 6:30 o’clock p.m. (#02-2768 Brad and Carol Pass, Continued) Mrs. Pass indicated they would like to preserve as much of the land as possible as well as the trees, which is the reason for the conservation land. Pass stated they would be able to gain access to Lot B from the east, with no access from Lot 2. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to give conceptual approval of the site plan for a front lot/back lot subdivision. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS (#11) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS MARCH 25, 2002 AND APRIL 8,2002 Hawn stated she attended the April 8* Council meeting, noting that the Twidwell application was approved by the Council. Hat^n stated the discussion centered around that the proposal was better than what was existing. Kluth stated he attended the March 25“' Council meeting. Kluth indicated they discussed the work session on home occupations and that he requested some standards be established on rebuild versus remodel. Kluth stated he also requested the Council consider a sunset provision on variance renewals. Gaffron stated that item is on the May 1 “ work session agenda, and that they are considering limiting the number of times a variance can be renewed. (#12) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION Hawn noted the City is hosting an open house on May 18*, and requested anyone interested in manning an informational table at this event to contact her. Smith inquired when Orono’s cleanup days are scheduled. Gaffiron stated they are scheduled the weekend before and after May 18*. Smith reported she attended the Environmental Planning - Choosing the Best Approach for your Community Workshop sponsored by the Government Training Services. Smith stated the focus of the workshop was on when an ElS is required versus an EAW. Smith stated she does have materials from the workshop if anyone is interested in renew ing them. Gaffron stated there is an upcoming training session scheduled in Shorewood on April 27* from 8:4S to 3:00 p.m., and requested all interested Planning Commission members notify him by the end of the week if they are interested in attending this work session. Hawn noted that Daniel Kluth has decided not to renew his term on the Planning Commission. Hawn thanked Kluth on behalf of the City for his service on the Planning Commission. PAGE 26