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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> APRIL 16,2001 <br /> (#01-2667 Richard Anderson,Continued) <br /> Kluth stated his comments were not intended to be critical of the Applicant's operation but that the <br /> Planning Commission needs to discuss the issues that affect the neighbors and the marina. Kluth <br /> commented he understands the complaints of the adjoining property owners but that the marina was <br /> there prior to many of the residents moving there. Kluth stated in his view the Applicant can perhaps <br /> do little things like changing his bell or erecting a fence which would help to alleviate many of these <br /> concerns. <br /> Anderson stated he is trying to be a good neighbor and would like to continue to improve his property. <br /> Anderson stated he does have certain long-term goals that he is attempting to accomplish at the marina <br /> but that they take time and he is financially unable to do all of them at once. Anderson indicated he <br /> does not want to put in a position where he needs to count the number of cars going in and out of his <br /> place of business. <br /> Kluth encouraged the Applicant to be patient before withdrawing his application. <br /> Anderson reiterated he has been making improvements to the property over the past few years. <br /> Hawn stated it is her impression that the Applicant is not at odds with his neighbors. Hawn pointed out <br /> that some of the neighbors have given testimonials about the good that has happened at the marina. <br /> Hawn stated the role of the Planning Commission is to address the impact on traffic in the area and the <br /> impact to the lake that would result by allowing the additional storage units. The Planning <br /> Commission also needs to be informed about the Applicant's business prior to making any decision. <br /> Libby indicated he was in attendance at tonight's meeting for information and has not objected to the <br /> application. Libby stated he is the adjoining property owner and would be the person most affected by <br /> this increase. <br /> Al Seran, 4099 Highwood Road, indicated he used to reside in this area and moved due to the amount <br /> of noise and traffic in the area, which on an average basis is between 300 to 400 cars an hour. Seran <br /> indicated the 30 to 40 additional cars that would result from the increase would not have a significant <br /> impact in his opinion on the traffic in the area. <br /> Lindquist noted the LMCD has already approved 72 storage units at this location while the City has <br /> approved 20 storage units. Lindquist asked who has the authority in this matter. <br /> Gaffron stated the City has authority over the land and that the LMCD has licensing powers over the <br /> number of boats stored at the site. Gaffron indicated the Applicant does pay fees on 72 storage units. <br /> Gaffron stated the City has attempted to make the LMCD aware of the reasons why the City limits the <br /> number of boat slips and storage units. <br /> Kluth stated it is his impression the Applicant is willing to address some of these issues raised by the <br /> neighbors. <br /> Anderson indicated he has been approved by the LMCD for 72 storage units since 1993. <br /> Hawn inquired whether the Applicant would still like to withdraw his application. <br /> PAGE 16 <br />