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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,August 17,2015 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Byrnes stated if there is any way to preserve the existing cul-de-sac until the final layer is put down,that <br /> would help the buses. <br /> Dennis Libby, 1000 Heritage Lane, stated as a piece of history, his former neighbor, Dr. Larson, and he <br /> made an informal application to Staff in 2004 to vacate the City extension and allow them to purchase it <br /> and then split the extension equally between the two property owners. Libby stated they were summarily <br /> denied from making a formal application because Staff felt this was a very long-term plan. Libby noted <br /> he again submitted that option to Mr. Gaffron about a month ago. At that point in time this application <br /> had not been made. Libby stated he was again reminded by Mr. Gaffron at that time that it would be the <br /> City's intent and responsibility to keep this extension for future development. <br /> Leskinen closed the public hearing at 10:44 p.m. <br /> Berg moved,Thiesse seconded,to table Application No. 15-3774,Irwin Jacobs, 1700 Shoreline <br /> D rive. <br /> Gaffron stated his understanding of what the Planning Commission would like to see is an exploration of <br /> alternative construction routes, with review by the City Engineer; confirmation that the punch list of <br /> engineering items have been addressed; submittal of a complete Conservation Design report; and <br /> confirmation from the MCWD on the wetland buffers. Gaffron noted the application will likely be tabled <br /> for a month. <br /> Berg amended the motion,Thiesse seconded,to table Application No. 15-3774,Irwin Jacobs, 1700 <br /> Shoreline Drive,subject to the developer exploring an alternate construction route,with review by <br /> the City Engineer; confirmation that the punch list of engineering items have been addressed; <br /> submittal of a complete Conservation Design report; and confirmation from the MCWD on the <br /> wetland buffers. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 10. #15-3776 CITY OF ORONO,AMEND CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY <br /> SIGNS, 10:47 P.M.— 11:09 P.M. <br /> Barnhart stated included in the list of ordinances to be reviewed that were identified last fall were the <br /> temporary sign ordinances. Earlier this year the Planning Commission chose not to make any changes <br /> since there was no specific application. Barnhart stated since he has been with the City, he has noticed <br /> there have been a number of community and charitable events that are not able to advertise as easily as <br /> they would like. Barnhart stated the ordinance would apply to all nonprofit community type events. <br /> Under current code, the City Council can grant a conditional use permit for signs in the right-of-way <br /> under the City's control. Barnhart stated the City Attorney had some issues with a conditional use permit <br /> since it runs with the land and that he recommended it be changed to an interim use. Barnhart noted <br /> interim uses are not included in the City ordinances at the present time. <br /> Barnhart stated most cities do allow temporary signs in the right-of-way. If the Planning Commission <br /> would like to support signage in the right-of-way, Staff would recommend an interim use of 60 days. In <br /> the temporary sign section on Page l, 8a, Staff has changed the language to limit the amount of signage <br /> that a business can have on the property in a temporary fashion to four times a year, with a maximum of <br /> ten days per time. Barnhart stated that is pretty strict compared to other cities. <br /> Page 40 of 43 <br />