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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MARCH 21, 1994 0 (#7) #1911 ERNEST LEMMERMAN - cont. It was moved by Lindquist, seconded by Smith, to table Application #1910 for Ernest Lemmerman, 4620 Tonkaview Lane, for a lot area variance and a variance that would allow encroachment of the bluff impact zone for 30 days to allow the City time to make a determination of the interpretation of the bluff impact zone. Ayes 4, nays 3. Rowlette was opposed to tabling the application because she felt the Planning Commission did not effectively do its job by not bringing the bluff issue to Mr. Lemmerman's attention at the beginning of his application. She felt a decision should be made according to what would be reasonable for this lot and then consider how future bluff issues should be handled. Peterson and Berg agreed with Rowlette. Schroeder asked Lemmerman how the delay of 30 days would affect him. Lemmerman responded that it would not hurt him but questioned if it would be a buildable lot and where he should go from this point. Lemmerman stated he has already spent a lot of money for this approval. Schroeder replied that, technically, they could not say the lot would be buildable. ( #8) REPORT BY PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE Rowlette reported that Council tabled the Tandem Properties application at their March 14 • meeting. There was much discussion about drainage issues and Council felt the Planning Commission had done a good job in addressing the drainage issue. The fact that the bike trail must be located 30' in was never brought up at Planning Commission meetings, even with Park Commission representatives present, which affects two lots. The bike path was not drawn on any plans. Planning Commission members thought the trail would be in the road right -of -way for Old Crystal Bay Road. Mabusth noted that an on -site meeting had been scheduled for 5:00 p.m. March 21, 1994 and the bike trail issues would be resolved. Huff did not approve of the cul -de -sacs because they did not meet code and roads should have been connected where possible. (#9) OTHER ISSUES Schroeder reported that the joint Council /Planning Commission work session was very productive with much discussion regarding the B -2 zone. Meetings need to be scheduled to discuss the B -2 zone and amendment to the bluff impact zone ordinance. Members preferred a 5:00 p.m. meeting and Gaffron is to schedule. WA •