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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON MARCH 16. 1998 <br />(#13) CITY OF ORONO ZONING CODE AMENDMENT RE; LAND <br />Af TFWATIOV . 1 H-aTOHA <br />Gaffron reported that the land alteration code amendment is to allow staff the discretion <br />reeardinc aonroval of 10 cubic vards of fillino/aradine/excavation within the shore setback <br />zone without requiring a conditional use permit. If staff determines a specific application <br />does not appear to meet the intent of City policies or goals, it can be further reviewed by <br />Planning Commission and Council. Gaftfon recommended approval as drafted. <br />Smith supported the amendment. It was noted that an idea was presented by Bressler <br />regarding allowing clearing of a path but no more than 25% of beach should be altered. <br />Gaffron said the Comprehensive Plan suggests there be no change to the shoreland. He <br />feels this would result in both good and bad impacts citing a recent example for a beach. <br />Stoddard noted that the area below the OHVV mark is controlled by the DNR, who <br />recommended approval of that proiect. Gaffron felt that proiect would have been <br />recommended for referral to Council because it created an unnatural environment. He <br />noted that the Watershed District has authority between the OHW and the flood plain. <br />There w'ere no public comments. <br />Smith moved, Berg seconded, to approve the zoning code amendment for staff <br />administration of limited types of land alterations on lakeshore property. Vote; Ayes 4, <br />Nays 0. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />(#14) REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES <br />ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS ON FEBRUARY 23. 1998 AND MARCH 9. <br />1998 <br />Smith, who attended the March 9, 1998 Council meeting, reported that much discussion <br />was held regarding the Old Crystal Bay Road subdivision in relation to the trail and its <br />location on either the west or east side. Gaffron indicated the Council decided to take an <br />easement on the west side of the road on the subiect property in order keep options open <br />for the future. Tliis results in easements being located on both the east and west sides of <br />Old Crystal Bay Road. No decision was made regarding where the trail will be located. <br />(#15) OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br />Smith moved, Stoddard seconded, to withdraw Application #2349 at the request of the <br />applicant. Caribou Coffee. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0.