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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,October 16, 2000 <br /> • (#2622 Gina Kosek,Continued) <br /> Lindquist commented in his view this variance will be denied,and suggested the Applicant look <br /> at her options again to see whether the deck can be located outside the 0-75' setback without <br /> the need for a variance. Lindquist stated this application can be tabled,withdrawn, or the <br /> Planning Commission could vote on the matter. <br /> Kluth stated if there is a vote on the application,the matter will proceed to the City Council. <br /> Weinberger stated Staff would prefer a recommendation from the Planning Commission this <br /> evening. If the Applicant wishes to withdraw her application, Staff would prefer that be done <br /> in writing,which would mean the matter would not be heard by the City Council. <br /> Lindquist moved,Kluth seconded,to recommend denial of Application#2622,Gina Kosek, <br /> 1875 Shadywood Road,for a variance to permit a new deck to be located within 75' of the <br /> lakeshore. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> (#9) #2623 GREG AND MICHELLE WALSH, 1926 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD, <br /> VARIANCES,7:28 p.m.—7:29 p.m. <br /> The Applicants were not present. <br /> Weinberger stated City Staff would request this application be tabled to allow the Applicants <br /> time to submit a revised plan. <br /> • Hawn moved,Nygard seconded,to table Application#2623, Greg and Michelle Walsh, <br /> 1926 Fagerness Point Road,to allow the Applicant time to submit a revised plan. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> 7:30 p.m. <br /> (#6) #2631 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT,ORONO MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE, <br /> RESIDENTIAL P.U.D.,7:30 p.m.—7:44 p.m. <br /> Gaffron stated the City's recently approved Comprehensive Plan designated a number of areas <br /> within the City for medium density residential uses which are currently not allowed by any of the <br /> existing zoning districts. In addition,the Comprehensive Plan establishes housing goals and <br /> policies that place an emphasis on the provision of lifecycle and moderately priced housing, <br /> with the plan further encouraging the use of innovative methods of development that will help <br /> to preserve Orono's natural environmental features as well as conserve resources. <br /> Gaffron stated the proposed planned unit development district will be a residential district that <br /> has the purpose of allowing flexibility in terms of design,building techniques, land development <br /> methods and density in order to achieve the residential goals and policies outlined in the <br /> • <br /> PAGE 9 <br />