08-20-2001 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING August 20,2001 (Boat Storage,Continued) Hawn inquired about Item F. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to require that boats not block lake views enjoyed by adjacent neighbors. Lindquist inquired about lakeshore lots. Mabusth stated there are some developments on Casco Point that have tracks where the boats are brought up out of the lake and stored on the lakeshore side of the yard. Mabusth inquired whether that should be allowed. Kluth stated if the first part of the language is stricken, it would make more sense,with the second half remaining the same. Kluth stated boats stored on the lakeshore side of the residence cannot block the adjoining property owner's view of the lake. Smith inquired what effect driving a boat in and out during the summer has on the degradation of the lake and lakeshore, if any. Lindquist stated that does not need to be addressed in this ordinance. Kluth stated if you routinely drive your boat in and out in the same place, it could raise issues of hardcover. Smith inquired whether the Planning Commission was considering boats in the 0-75 foot setback. Lindquist stated boats in the 0-75 foot setback are not allowed. Lindquist stated if the track already exists,that is fine, but a new track cannot be installed. Smith inquired whether boats could be stored in the 0-75 foot setback regardless if there is a track there or not. Lindquist stated in some cases they could. Hawn stated language could stated in his view it does affect the lakeshore. Hawn stated every time you remove a boat from the lake your vehicle would need to be down there. Lindquist stated he is in agreement with Kluth that boats should not be stored where they will block adjoining property owner's view of the lake. Smith suggested the language, and boats shall not be stored in the 0-75 foot area. Lindquist stated then the Planning Commission is better off leaving Item G as is. PAGE 26