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• MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />HELD MARCH 15, 1993 <br />ZONING FILE #1298 - CONT. <br />It was moved by Cohen, seconded by Peterson, to recommend approval <br />of Application #1298, a petition to vacate portions of Forest Blvd, <br />for seven of the ten properties owners involved with the <br />application, based on the findings presented. Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />( #2) ZONING AMENDMENT - SECTION 10.41, B -2 LAKESHORE BUSINESS <br />DISTRICT - INFORMATION MEETING 8:25 - 9:05 P.M. <br />Callahan stated the Council was not there to present their views <br />but rather to hear the input from the Commission. He noted the <br />proposed ordinance assumes that current marina uses would be <br />allowed to continue until a requested change in marina or use. He <br />suggested they not consider attaching land use provisions to number <br />of slips allowed. He added the ordinance was not sent to the <br />Commission because of the need to amend, but merely to review and <br />consider amendments. <br />Gaffron reviewed that the City has licensed marinas since the <br />1960s. In 1985 the City considered the license ineffective and <br />considered approval of a conditional use permit instead, which was <br />not well received by marinas. In the past few years, it has become <br />clear that the City must recognize activities and changes on marina <br />properties. <br />Gaffron reviewed the three types of uses (permitted, conditional, <br />and accessory). He noted that the Comprehensive Plan suggests that <br />B -2 property should not be used solely to sell boats. He stated it <br />Is hoped that over a period of time, the City will have the <br />mechanics to bring existing marinas into better conformance. He <br />reviewed to the references to the LMCD code and that those <br />references may be outdated. <br />Callahan noted it is the Council's intent to remove any reference <br />to the LMCD ordinance from the code. <br />Jabbour noted that the LMCD has admitted they would have difficult <br />enforcing their ordinance on dry stacking. <br />Callahan noted the LMCD does not have control over land use <br />activities. <br />Jabbour asked that his comments not be meant to sway the <br />Commission's recommendation, and explained the LMCD feels they have <br />the right to control the Lakeshore through ramp activities. He felt <br />this to be selective governing. <br />2 <br />