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MliVUTES OF THE ORONO PLrVNNLNG COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD OCTOBER 18, 1993 <br />(HI) JAMES VV. OGLAND/DONALD J. STOYKE - CONT. <br />Ogland stated that vacation would put the propeny back on the tax roles which would be best <br />for the public interest. He does not like the encumbrances on the property because they don’t <br />know if they should maintain it or not. <br />Smith asked about similar vacations on two neighboring propenies. <br />Gaffron explained that one goes back tc 1969 and the other betore dtat. These two accesses <br />were similar and in the past it was found acceptable to grant a vacation. <br />Peterson slated 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 helpftil. <br />Gaffron though it might. He also stated he had discussed with Reger the possibility of vacatmg <br />everything except the portion between the lake and the landward side of the road. He questioned <br />if any problems v ould be solved by vacating everything back from 10’ off 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 within 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 time to discuss the DNR concerns. Ayes 6. nays 0. <br />(#3) #1874 GARY DESANTIS/SAttORS WORLD „ <br />1955 SHORELINE DRIVE, VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 7:2*2 P.M. - 8:28 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate ot Mailing were noted. <br />Gary DeSantis of Sailors World was present. <br />Gaffron explained this request lor hardcover and lakeshoie setback variances to place WO <br />storage structures of S' x 8' x 20' on the property. He asked if Planning Commission »ere <br />interested in allowing more hardcover or the existing Ivudcover to be changed from 8rad«;*''''j <br />to a laiger slrucmrt. The character of these structures should be considered vs. existmg <br />buildings. <br />DeSantis explained the recent history of the propeny. Owwnhip “f >*“ <br />I 1/2 years ago. They fell the property would be more valuable wiih a buildi^ on it. <br />a long process obtaining a building permit. There is no storage m the ^ <br />property for storage of lawn mowers or boating accessories. He expressed tus concern over