11-17-2025 - Minutes - Planning Commission - PC minutes Nov

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Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting Monday, November 17, 2025, 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, NIN 55356 According to the supplicant representatives, the ADA dock and lift is being donated by Wheelchairs and Walleyes and will be maintained by them. The County would want policies about commercial and industrial use to come from the City. If the City puts policies in place, the County would sign off and enforce them. Commissioners pointed out the launch is in disrepair and supported safety and maintenance, but said this plan doesn't improve the situation, benefit the environment, or generate income. Commercial use, trash, and safety are concerns. Positives of the plan include the increase in permeable hardcover and increased recreational uses such as fishing, ADA, and non -motorized accesses. They asked about their ability to put conditions on a variance. Commissioners disagreed on the appropriateness and logistics of charging fees for use. Commissioners called it an expansion of an existing non -conforming use that did not demonstrate practical difficulties. They agreed with concerns about commercial and industrial use and the need to hear from the other governmental agencies involved. Prchal moved, Ressler seconded, to deny LA25-000033, 3700 North Shore Drive, Variances and Interim and Conditional Use Permit as applied. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. RECESS & RECONVENE Chair Bollis recessed the meeting at 8:52 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:00 p.m. 5.2. LA25-000047 Brian Peters, 1978 Shadywood Road, Lake Setback and Average Lakeshore Setback Variances The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve the proposal to add a covered area with retractable screens and a privacy screen to the deck. The small lot size and proximity to the lake were cited as practical difficulties. Neighbors have indicated support. The Planning Commission discussed the item and asked questions of staff and David Burda, 1966 Shadywood Rd, a neighbor speaking on behalf of the applicant, and Nick Kemp, the contractor. Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 9:08 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 9:08 p.m. Commissioners called the application pretty straightforward. Bradabur moved, Jarnot seconded, to approve LA25-000047,1978 Shadywood Road, Variances as applied. VOTE: Ayes 7, Nays 0. 5.3. LA25-000048 Hoxie Homes, 755 Tonkawa Rd, Variance The Planning Commission is requested to review the Staff report, receive a presentation, and discuss and approve a variance for a sauna building. Staff have found that practical difficulty has been established, and there would be minimal impact on sight lines. Page 3 of 6 E