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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />0 HELD OCTOBER 18, 1993 <br />( #2) JAMES W. OGLAND /DONALD J. STOYKE - CONT. <br />Ogland stated that vacation would put the property back on the tax roles which would be best <br />for the public interest. He does not like the encumbrances on the property because they don't <br />know if they should maintain it or not. <br />Smith asked about similar vacations on two neighboring properties. <br />Gaffron explained that one goes back to 1969 and the other before that. These two accesses <br />were similar and in the past it was found acceptable to grant a vacation. <br />Peterson stated he felt compelled by the DNR to avoid the vacation since there is a Minnesota <br />statute that gives clear guidelines. <br />Smith asked if the application were tabled, would conversation with the DNR be helpful. <br />Gaffron though it might. He also stated he had discussed with Reger the possibility of vacating <br />everything except the portion between the lake and the landward side of the road. He questioned <br />if any problems would be solved by vacating everything back from 10' off the road. This would <br />remove the issue of public access. <br />Lindquist stated he would like to see the property owners have this property but feels the need <br />to stay within the legalities of the system. <br />It was moved by Smith, seconded by Nolan, to table Application #1876 to allow the applicants, <br />City and the DNR time to discuss the DNR concerns. Ayes 6, nays 0. <br />( 0) #1874 GARY DESANTIS /SAILORS WORLD <br />1955 SHORELINE DRIVE, VARIANCES - PUBLIC HEARING 7:52 P.M. - 8:28 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />Gary DeSantis of Sailors World was present. <br />Gaffron explained this request for hardcover and lakeshore setback variances to place two <br />storage structures of 8' x 8' x 20' on the property. He asked if Planning Commission were <br />interested in allowing more hardcover or the existing hardcover to be changed from grade -level <br />to a larger structure. The character of these structures should be considered vs. existing <br />buildings. <br />DeSantis explained the recent history of the property. Ownership of the property was gained <br />1 1/2 years ago. They felt the property would be more valuable with a building on it. It was <br />a long process obtaining a building permit. There is no storage in the building or on the <br />property for storage of lawn mowers or boating accessories. He expressed his concern over <br />i <br />5 <br />