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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> APRIL 16, 2001 <br /> (#01-2667 Richard Anderson, Continued) <br /> of the boats that are stored at his marina. Anderson commented he does not wish to be at odds with his <br /> neighbors and that he is willing to work with them to address their concerns. <br /> Hawn inquired whether by the end of the evening there are a number of boats that are waiting to be <br /> returned to the dry-stack storage. <br /> Anderson stated he has not had any complaints about that. Anderson indicated the new fork lift he has <br /> purchased makes his operation run better. <br /> Mabusth noted the Applicant has been following the direction of the City and has taken steps to <br /> improve the property. Mabusth inquired whether the number of storage units could be increased in <br /> phases rather than all at one time in order to better monitor how the additional storage units will impact <br /> the neighborhood. <br /> Anderson indicated he would be agreeable to increasing the number of storage units in phases. <br /> Mabusth commented the main problem facing the Planning Commission is the lack of information they <br /> have concerning the impact the increase in storage units will have on the Applicant's operation. <br /> Anderson indicated he does have signs posted which says no dogs are allowed on his property without <br /> a leash. Anderson commented he is aware that some of the neighbors do own dogs themselves and that <br /> he really cannot stop people from trespassing across the adjoining properties. <br /> Hawn stated from her view it sounds like there are some irritants to the neighbors which need to be <br /> addressed. Hawn requested that the neighbors attempt to work with Anderson in order to come to an <br /> acceptable resolution of the issues raised. <br /> Hawn stated in her opinion the Applicant will be appearing before the Planning Commission in the <br /> future as he continues to improve the property and that the City will be monitoring what occurs at the <br /> marina. Hawn stated she likes the suggestion by Commission Mabusth. Hawn requested that the <br /> Applicant provide a formal parking plan to City Staff <br /> Kluth indicated he also was in agreement with the suggestion by Commissioner Mabusth, which would <br /> help the City monitor the impact the increase in storage units would have on the marina's business and <br /> the neighborhood. Kluth stated another option the Planning Commission could consider would be to <br /> allow a test period. Kluth indicated he is unsure how the City or Applicant would be apply to measure <br /> the impact the additional storage units would have. <br /> Hawn stated the number of cars going in and out of the marina could perhaps be counted. <br /> Gaffron stated a consulting firm could perhaps assist in that. <br /> Anderson indicated he would like to withdraw his application. Anderson stated in his view the City <br /> would prefer to have the additional storage units available in order to reduce the number of boats being <br /> stored in people's yards. <br /> PAGE 15 <br />