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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINi; <br />HELD OCTOBER 18. IW3 <br />m) JAMES W. OGLAND;DONALD J. STOYKE - CONT. <br />Ogland Slated that vacation would put the pn>pcrty back the tax roles which wviuld be best <br />for the public interest He does not like ihe ciKumbrances tin the projiert) because they don t <br />know if tbev should maintain it or not. <br />Smith asked about similar vacations on two neighboring properties. <br />Gaffron explained that one goes back to 196d and the other before that. These two accesses <br />were similar and in the past it was found acceptable to grant a vacation. <br />Peterson stated he felt compelled by the DNR to avoid the vacation since there is a Minnesota <br />statute that gives clear guidelines. <br />Smith asked if the application were tabled, would conversation with the DNR be helpful. <br />Gaffron though it might. He also stated he had discussed with Reger the possibility of vacating <br />everything except the portion between the lake and the landward side of the road. He questioned <br />if any problems would be solved by vacating everything back from 10' oil the road. This would <br />remove the issue of public access. <br />Lindquist stated he would like to see the property owners have this property but feels the need <br />to stay w ithin the legalities of the system. <br />It was moved by Smith, seconded by Nolan, to table Application #1876 to allow the applicants. <br />City and the DNR lime to discuss the DNR concerns. Ayes 6, nays 0. <br />(#3) #1874 GARY DESANTIS/SAILORS WORLD <br />1955 SHORELINE DRIVE, VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 7:.'2 P.M. - 8:28 P.M, <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />Gary DeSantis of Sailors World was present. <br />Gaffron explained this request for hardcover and lakeshore setback variances to place two <br />storage structures of 8* x 8’ x 20' on the property. He asked if Plaiming Commission were <br />interested in allow ing more hardcover or the existing hardcover to be changed from grade-level <br />to a larger structure. Ihe character of these structures should be considered vs. existing <br />buildincs. <br />DeSantis explained the recent history of the property. Ownership of the property was gained <br />1