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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1994 Discussion moved to Subd. 13 regarding setback, hardcover and tree removal regulations. Gaffron pointed out that all of the Orono marinas have boundaries with residential property. Schroeder suggested that Items A, B, C and D be kept for new marinas but they don't apply to existing marinas. Gaffron suggested that the setback for activities, Item B, would be appropriate for existing as well as new marinas. Schroeder thought it would be difficult to make an owner move his gas dock. Peterson thought the City could inspect and may require the gas docks to be brought into compliance with State codes. Schroeder did not think the City would be able to force a marina to change its gas dock. Gaffron added that the grandfather rights would be another issue. Zullo thought the gas docks were a major concern and questioned if they were following the EPA guidelines. Schroeder suggest Gaffron check with the City Attorney on the gas dock laws. Although many marinas may be in violation, only when a marina comes in for a change can the City require a change in the gas docks. Schroeder suggested making a recommendation to the City Council that the Fire Chief inspect the gas docks and report back to Council. Members agreed. Gaffron asked if references to the LMCD should be taken out of the code. Schroeder thought there was overlap but the Planning Commission dealt mainly with land issues. • Schroeder continued with discussion about setback requirements. Gaffron confirmed there were relatively few actual complaints about marinas. Schroeder thought the complaints that were received had to do with setbacks such as storage of old boats encroaching into neighboring yards, screening issues, and runoff from parking into the lake. The only way the City has to encourage marinas to be better neighbors is when they come into the City for some change. In the past, licenses were a way for the City to place some control over the marinas but some marinas did not get licenses regularly and continued to operate. Schroeder suggested that the City require a landscape plan from each marina with better adherence but not necessarily the required setback. City staff could work with each marina to develop an acceptable plan. • Gaffron thought working with the marina is a good concept but there needs to be some sanctions if the plan is not completed within a certain time frame. He used Gayles as an example. Trees were planted twice and both times died. Gayle has no incentive to do the landscaping and sees it as a negative. Gaffron noted that for the record, Gayle's and all other marinas have paid for licenses every year even though they were not always granted. Schroeder does not think marinas are necessarily bad neighbors as they exist. He suggested leaving the code basically as it is which would effectively prohibit any new marinas to be built. The City should continue to work with the marinas to improve setbacks, drainage, etc. 11