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/ MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 21, 2015 <br /> 6:30 dclock p.m. <br /> Barnhart stated if trees are planted in such a way that the apparent attempt is to screen someone's view of <br /> the lake, the person is going to choose an evergreen because then they would get the benefit year-round <br /> and they are not likely to screen the neighbor's view by planting deciduous trees. Barnhart indicated he <br /> tried to draw a balance. <br /> Barnhart stated as it relates to the lighting concerns, lighting offers security,beauty and other things, and <br /> that he attempted to draw the line as measureable at the property line. Barnhart stated everyone should <br /> have the ability to have security lighting on their property and that he does not want to take that right <br /> away. Barnhart stated he is attempting to balance those goals. <br /> Landgraver stated the spacing far the living wall needs to be twice the width of the plant. <br /> Thiesse stated someone's view could be impacted when the trees or shrubs are staggered as well. <br /> Leskinen stated given the lateness of the meeting, she would suggest tabling the application, which would <br /> also allow Staff to tighten up the language. <br /> Landgraver moved,Thiesse seconded,to table Application No. 15-3784, City of Orono,Text <br /> Amendment Related to Definitions: Lake Yard Landscaping,Residential Lighting,and Living <br /> Walls. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 13. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES ON CITY <br /> COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON AUGUST 24, 2015, AND SEPTEMBER 14,2015. <br /> Landgraver stated he attended the August 24 City Council meeting but has nothing to report. <br /> Lemke stated he attended the September 14, 2015, City Council meeting. Lemke stated the Sharratt <br /> application was approved as well as the preliminary plat for Stubbs Bay Road. The application on North <br /> Shore Drive was approved on a split vote. <br /> 14. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> None <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Schoenzeit moved,Landgraver seconded, to adjourn the Orono Planning Commission meeting at <br /> 12:03 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Denise Leskinen, Chair <br /> Page 45 of 46 <br />