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0 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1994 Item H is the prohibited use of non - encased expanded -bead polystyrene foam as a dock flotation material. Nolan questioned the outdated laws of the LMCD. Gaffron pointed out in Subd. 18 the City adopted Ordinances of the LMCD from the 1970s. Since that time, the LMCD has changed those Ordinances and added others. Rowlette commented that reference should not be made to the LMCD but adopt the same standards. Gaffron asked at what point do you want the City of Orono to assume jurisdiction on the lake side which then encroaches LMCD. Gaffron explained that cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka are voting on dissolution of the LMCD. Nolan felt docks should have building standards. Before Rowlette left she asked that Item K, winter boat density /storage be discussed. She requested that blue winter covers be eliminated and suggested the use of white only for boats which would blend in with the snow. Rich Anderson said he has noticed that residents use boat coverings of various colors and some yards do not look much better than marinas. Rowlette explained that if there is not a considerable price differential, the choice should be white for shrink wrap material. The next topic was fishing tournaments. Gaffron explained the City, LMCD, Water Patrol and DNR all issue permits for fishing tournaments. Orono's permit is issued by the Police Department. He said fishing tournament problems are usually associated with traffic and noise and those problems need to be enforced by the various agencies. After discussion, Peterson felt that fishing tournaments could be better handled under the "Parades and Special Events" section is of the code and not in the B -2. Peterson asked if there were other items to be discussed. Lee Fishback asked if a decision had actually been made to change lot area to 5 acres. Berg explained the item of lot area was discussed but no conclusion had been made. Rich Anderson added it seems arbitrary to increase lot area size from 2 to 5 acres. Peterson felt it needs to be looked at further and should either be increased or eliminated. Gaffron reiterated his previous statement regarding what the City might want to happen with that property and then tailor acreage numbers to encourage those results. Dunn addressed Items I and K regarding land density and expressed his concern with on land authority if the LMCD's jurisdiction is eliminated. Gaffron notified everyone the next work session meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. r 0 Stephen Peterson, Vice -Chair