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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> August 20,2001 <br /> (Boat Storage,Continued) <br /> Gaffron stated that the courts don't place a high priority on this type of issue, and there could be a small <br /> fine of perhaps $100 to $200 imposed,which could be stayed if there are no future violations of the <br /> ordinance. <br /> Ed Pekarik,2990 Casco Point Road, stated at the time the existing ordinance was adopted,the lots may <br /> have been larger,with the boats being smaller in size. Pekarik stated since this is a lake community,the <br /> residents may have to learn to put up with boats just as people who live in other areas have to put up <br /> with farms,horses, or snowmobiles. Pekarik stated in his view it is absurd to say you cannot store a <br /> boat on your property when you live in a lake community. <br /> Lyle Rahn, 1146 Wildhurst Trail, stated in his view since the ordinance has only been enforced on <br /> complaint,the City probably does not have an ordinance regulating boat storage. Rahn questioned <br /> whether the costs to enforce this ordinance are worth it. Rahn suggested a 60 foot boat be the maximum <br /> size boat you could store on residential properties. Rahn stated in his view boats are attractive,noting <br /> there are a number of ugly color houses in this area which could be commented upon. <br /> David Boies, 1360 Rest Point Circle, stated he has unknowingly violated the law over the last 15 years. <br /> Boies stated he and his neighbor have stored their boats alongside the property line for years. Boies <br /> indicated he would be unable to conform with either ordinance given his small lot. Boies stated in his <br /> opinion the storing of boats on residential properties does not negatively impact property values since <br /> the boat is only there part of the time. Boies commented people who live on the lake should learn to <br /> expect boats to be stored on people's properties. <br /> Kevin McDahla, 2118 Shadywood Road, stated in his opinion the screening requirement contained in <br /> the ordinance is impossible to comply with since he is unable to build a shed that big on his property. <br /> McDahla commented in his view a 40 foot boat is probably more in reality with today's boats. <br /> McDahla stated he has discussed the storing of his boat with his neighbors, noting he is not in favor of <br /> boats merely sitting in someone's yard rotting away. <br /> Hawn commented the Planning Commission has heard lots of reasons why the City should not do <br /> anything regarding the storage of boats on residential properties,but noted there have been very few <br /> suggestions offered on how the City should deal with the situation if a complaint is received. <br /> McDahla agreed the City should have some level of authority if there is a complaint. <br /> Hawn stated the City needs an ordinance to deal with complaints. Hawn indicated the ordinance <br /> specifically identifies what property owners should and can do with their boats. Hawn stated the <br /> Planning Commission would like to hear the public's comments regarding what limits should be in <br /> place. <br /> McDahla stated in his opinion the length of the boats are too small and the screening requirements are <br /> too strict. <br /> Frenchie Dampier suggested dealing with boat storage on an individual basis. Dampier suggested the <br /> City continue to enforce the current ordinance only on complaint,with a conflict resolution board being <br /> established to deal with any complaints. <br /> PAGE 17 <br />