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• <br />C� <br />• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD FEBRUARY 18, 1992 <br />AMENDMENT OF SHORELAND REGULATIONS - CONT. <br />Johnson asked about sections that refer to vegetation. <br />Gaffron noted that the currently existing code doesn't address this <br />issue in any detail. The proposed code will expand upon that code, <br />addressing slope, screening, and clearcutting of Lakeshore vs. <br />selective thinning. <br />Callahan reviewed that the proposed ordinance is close to that <br />proposed by the DNR. He noted that staff supported the addition <br />of PRDs on lakeshore lots. He did not anticipate a problem with <br />the DNR in reviewing the ordinance. <br />Gaffron noted that the DNR had proposed a hardcover standard <br />allowing 25% of the lot area to be hardcovered. He stated that on <br />a narrow, deep lot this basically would allow all improvements <br />right up to the setback line which our current code discourages by <br />using more zones. He indicated that the Committee understands the <br />ordinance as it exists, and therefore they have decided to stay <br />with it. <br />Johnson felt the public was still not well- versed in the current <br />hardcover ordinance. <br />Gaffron felt there were few advantages, other than simplicity of <br />calculation, with the DNR's proposed regulations. <br />Gaffron reviewed that allowing PRDs within Lakeshore development, <br />may in some situations result in more restrictive development than <br />the present code. He noted the proposed ordinance will be taken <br />to the Council for adoption at their February 24th meeting, and <br />assumed at that time, the subdivision moratorium would be canceled. <br />Johnson asked what the benefit of adopting the ordinance prior to <br />DNR review would be. <br />Callahan explained that Wayzata had adopted its ordinance last <br />September and submitted it to the DNR for review, and to date, they <br />have not received word from the DNR. Callahan felt Orono should <br />adopt the ordinance as soon as possible so the moratorium could be <br />canceled. He felt the proposed ordinance was substantially in <br />conformance with the DNR. <br />Callahan felt this was basically a good ordinance, and felt that <br />other cities around the lake may also adopt portions of the <br />ordinance. <br />3 <br />