08-22-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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MIWUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JULY 18, 1988 ZONING AMENDMENT -FENCES - CONTINUED in a separate paragraph and ir made into sub -paragraph D. Sub -paragraph E pertains to fences. The present language allows for a platform structure to be built in any yard no higher than the ground floor level of the house and extend to within 2 feet of the lot line. This conflicts with most new platted lots that have a 5 foot or 10 foot easement for drainage and utilities. It was suggested by Planning Commission that the revision state 10 feet, rather than 5. Sub -paragraph F is rearranging the original language and adding the phrase "except as regulated hereinafter". Sub -paragraph G has additional language pertaining to accessory structures and rr-re specific requirements as to fence height limitations for lakeshore property. There was discussion among the Planning Commission members regarding some specific fencing situations in Orono. Gaf.fron went on to explain that the term "major thoroughfare", referred to in paragraph G, will be defined as County roads and MSA funded roads such as North Brown Road, South Brown Road, Old Crystal Bay, Willow, and sections of Watertown. Gaffron also pointed out the changes being made to the criteria for fences in realtion to the average lakeshore setback in sub -paragraph I. Sub -paragraph J is dLsigned to provide performance standards for rail fences. Kelley stated that rail fences are acceptable in his opinion because they are generally used in a decorative manner and still allow for the openness. Mr. John Hollander suggested that the language "erlsting fences are in conformity with this Ordinance" to avoid problems arising from properties that will no longer meet t:je new specifications. Kelley recommended that staff come back with the suggested changes. This matter was tabled until the August 15, 1988, meeting. ADDITIONAL ITEMS: SKETCH PLAN REVIEW-BIKE/HIRE TRAILS Mr. Bob Kost presented the Park Commission's proposal to revive the old bike/hike trail. Citizens of Orono have expressed interest in having such a trail. The Park Commissioners did an inventory of the City last fall which indica*-ed existing problem areas due to a lack of a bike trail. The largest prob1cm is bikers on Highway 15. However, due to the expensive private lakeshore property and the limited topography in that area, it is not feasible to piccpare a bike/hike trail for that corridor. In light of that, the Park C-missioners looked for alternative routes that would safely get peopl, through and around Orono while allowing for some scenic views of the Lal ^. Johnson asked about North Shore Drive. Mr. Kost responded that th e are some areas there that were not ideal. Hp felt the greatest need wa: :> get from the business district of Navarre up to Long Lake, circumnav; ating the City. In areas where there is difficult :opography or liw -ed access, there would be the need to look at extending the shoulder of t road. Hanson asked whether the Park Commissioners had looked at a recc: ndation toward building a separate, paved bike/hike trail, similar t( at is in Eden Prairie. Mr. Kost said that had not yet been dort, but th, f they were to do so, the trail would most likely run