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r- ■ • ■ f i . ,=,. .fcr.-S'^ V* ■■ r.: i?i. Hi «t;’' f wV, i ^ H-,c, > ■' -V>. • > m#tfc- i!^i#- V ■>?;C y$^-'i‘--...... MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 18, 1992 ROLL Planning Commission met on the above date with the members present: Planning Commission Chair Charlie Planning Commission Members Maureen Bellows, Charles and Jeff Johnson. Candace Rowlette, Ed Cohen and Sara absent. The following represented the City Staff: Building and Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator Michael Gaffron and City Recorder Terl Naab. Edward Callahan was present to represe.it the City Council. Chair Kelley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Orono foI lowing KeI ley and Schroeder, Moos were (#1) AMENDMENT OF SHORELAND REGULATIONS - PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 - 8:06 P.M. The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing was noted. Chair Kelley noted all the work done by the Lake Use Committee In drafting the proposed ordinance. He felt the Commission did not need to review each item, as that was what the Committee was set up for. He announced the City’s intent was to pass the ordinance, then send it on to the DNR for review and also send it to other surrounding cities to let them know what Orono’s positions are on the proposed DNR’s regulations. He noted that some areas are more restrictive than the DNR’s regulations, and in some areas the DNR has been more restrictive than what Orono currently has in force. Bellows asked what wi I ' happen to previously approved subdivided properties that will no linger meet buildable standards. Gaffron noted the proposed ordinance wi I I treat a vacant lot created under previously existing ordinances which does not meet current standards, as non-conforming. He stated that lots such as this will need a variance tc build upon. Mabusth directed them to review the sewage treatment setback, noted that has not changed, which means septic testing previously subdivided lots will not have changed. and for Bellows asked what happens to lot area calculations Gaffron noted they did not change calculations foi dry buildable land. He indicated that slopes on a property could be problematic to septic systems, but the City does not feel comfortable in saying all areas of land with slope of ^Q% or greater are not buildable. Bellows asked If this would force them to change the definition of dry bull dab Ie. H