8-19-2024 Planning Commission Minutes

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Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting Monday, August 19, 2024, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356 The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve the preliminary plat and vacation request to re -arrange boundary lines between three existing properties that include two outlots. No new lots are proposed. A portion of one outlot would be combined with the buildable area of the existing house and an unused tennis court removed. The new boundary will correctly align with the road and the easements. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and the applicants, George Stickney, 540 Indian Mound Street, and Mark Gronberg, engineer. Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. Planning Commissioners noted the vacation did not affect needed drainage or utility easements and there would be no increased risk of erosion. They characterized it as cleaning up boundaries and said the neighbors were supportive. Libby moved, Kirchner seconded, to approve LA24-000039, 1480 Bracketts Point Road, Variances, as applied. VOTE: Ayes: 7, Nays 0. 6. OTHER ITEMS Community Development Director Oakden updated the Planning Commissioners on actions taken in accordance with their recommendations by the City Council at the last meeting. She said the Council is looking at a Cannabis ordinance and continues to review possible changes to Average Lakeshore Setback. She reported that City Planner Nye has resigned and this would be her last Planning Commission meeting and the department would need to fill that position. 7. ADJOURNMENT Libby moved, McCutcheon seconded, to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting at 6:22 p.m. to September 16, 2024. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. ATTEST: Page 2 of 2 !j