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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION <br />WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1994 <br />• <br />Gaffron asked Anderson if he wanted the option to have a charter boat operation even though <br />he is not currently interested in pursuing charter boats. Anderson would like it left as a <br />conditional use. Gaffron noted that in licensing a marina, the marina owner is required to be <br />the person who is licensed and inform the City of any sub - leases or contracts they may have. <br />Peterson was against having ports -of -call in Orono marinas although not opposed to storage. <br />Nolan was in agreement with Peterson. Schroeder was not against them as long as there are <br />regulations for control. Anderson noted that the LMCD requires some marinas to provide this <br />amenity to get people on the lake. Smith did not think they were any more of a problem than <br />any of the other conditional uses that were being considered. Peterson pointed out there are <br />many fishing charter boats currently operating on the lake with a similar concept. Even though <br />there may be only three fisherman on a fishing charter as opposed to fifty on a regular charter, <br />it would still be considered a charter boat port-of -call. Schroeder thought it should be left as <br />a conditional use and reviewed as it comes before the City. There would be a publicized hearing <br />before the Planning Commission meeting so that neighbors would be able to give their <br />comments. There was agreement to leave the charter boat ports -of -call as a conditional use. <br />Gaffron suggested that CUP criteria be written so that Planning Commission and Council can <br />address all of the concerns about charter boat operations and then determine on an individual <br />basis if the operation should be allowed. <br />Lake structure maintenance operations base was discussed including dredging, barges for milfoil <br />harvesting, dock and lift devices, etc. Schroeder defined this as a case where lake owners need <br />these services but probably do not want to see them since they are rather unsightly operations. <br />The neighbors were opposed to having this type of equipment at the marinas. Peterson felt this <br />type of equipment should be in commercial areas and not in Orono. Schroeder suggested <br />permitting this activity for a few days but not indefinitely. Schroeder, Nolan, Berg and Smith <br />were indifferent to allowing this activity. Anderson noted there was really only one marina that <br />currently caused a problem. Schroeder explained that at some future time, Anderson may decide <br />this may be a good business to be involved in. Zullo suggested a time limit be put on the <br />activity noting that environmentally this large equipment is not conducive to being left in <br />Maxwell Bay. Blomberg felt it should be excluded from the list of possible activities since there <br />is already high density on Maxwell Bay. Smith, Nolan, Berg and Schroeder voted to leave this <br />activity as a conditional use permit. Peterson was opposed. <br />Restaurants as conditional uses were the next topic of discussion. Peterson was in favor of <br />allowing restaurants while Schroeder was opposed. Zullo did not want the smell of food from <br />the neighboring marina all weekend. Schroeder did not want to see another Lord Fletcher's on <br />Maxwell Bay. Nolan did not think restaurants fit in the image of "low -key" marinas. Smith <br />also would remove restaurants from the list. Peterson felt restaurants were a part of boating and <br />would leave in as a conditional use. Berg agreed with Peterson. <br />7 <br />