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DRIVE I " im li•I'' ■' f • MINUTES OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAR had requested the City to act before April 9, 1978 concerning the revision of the dock layout and dredging application pending before the City and the DNR. Commissioner Frahm commented there had never been any dredging at this location before. Mr. McCleary replied there had been dredging before, but not with any premits because permits were not required at that time. He informed the Commission that the boats had to be put in the water at a different loc!?tIon due to the low level of the water. Mr. McCleary explained the idea of the combinatio of the property is to avoid the dredging except for the channel. Mayor Van Nest stated the LMCD has ruled that Mr. McCleary cannot use the same dock design as in the past, adding that if Mr. McCleary wants to have the same number of docks, the area will have to be rezoned. He explained that the LMCD supersedes any rulings from the City of Orono. The Planning Commission discussed the possibility of rezoning the residential property. Chairwoman McDonald stated she was opposed to dredging and that she was opposed to rezoning the residential property to comnercial. She asked Mr. McCleary if the dredging and rezoning requests were denied, how many slips he could provide. Mr. McCleary replied he did not know because of changing the dock layout design and that if the requests were denied he would have to revise his plans. He informed the Commission that his new building is currently undei construe and that it will be primarily for boat repair. Commissioner Hassel commented that on the basis policy, dredging is not approved unless it is for maintenance and the rezoning could be considered spot zoning. Commissioner Wilson stated he was opposed to the dredging. EH:*#! ■jji..m S Pil m