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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 19,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3151 GARY AND SANDRA BARON,CONTINUED) <br /> Baron stated he did meet with an engineer recently who has indicated that the soils on the lot are not <br /> conducive for a rain garden. Baron stated he would like to do some plantings that would be similar to the <br /> type used in a rain garden to help filter and slow down the runoff. <br /> Jurgens indicated he would be amenable to the hardcover if the applicant is agreeable to doing the <br /> plantings. Jurgens noted there are limited options on this lot for reducing the hardcover. <br /> Rahn moved,Kempf seconded,to recommend approval of Application#05-3151,Gary and Sandra <br /> Baron,3619 North Shore Drive, granting of lot width,lot area,lake setback and hardcover <br /> variances,but to recommend denial of any side setback variance,with the understanding that the <br /> hardcover calculation will be reduced by 22 square feet. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 11. #05-3153 CITY OF ORONO,78-1577 EXTERIOR STORAGE,ORDINANCE <br /> AMENDMENT, 10:19 P.M.— 10:24 P.M. <br /> Curtis stated with the latest revision of the current Exterior Storage Ordinance, language was added <br /> regarding storage of oversized vehicles. 78-1577 currently addresses mostly vehicles,recreation vehicles, <br /> utilities, and trailers. Chapter 58 addresses outdoor storage of junk, debris,inoperable vehicles,and other <br /> materials. Staff feels it is necessary for the Zoning Ordinance to be revised to maintain consistency with <br /> the existing language in Chapter 58-1 and 58-3. One of the goals of this new ordinance is to further <br /> define within the Zoning Ordinance the types of violations that are currently being enforced by Chapters <br /> 58-1 and 58-3. <br /> Curtis stated at the September 7th work session,the Planning Commission discussed the draft amendments <br /> to the ordinance. Following the Planning Commission work session, Staff met with City Attorney Tom <br /> Barrett. At that time changes to the draft language the Planning Commission reviewed on the 7th were <br /> made. The current draft language reflects those attorney suggested changes. The goal is to have the draft <br /> ordinance before the Council for approval in October. <br /> Planning Staff recommends the Planning Commission hold the public hearing, consider the amendment, <br /> and make any appropriate revisions, and forward an approval recommendation of the draft ordinance to <br /> the Council for approval in October. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Rahn inquired what changes have been made to the draft ordinance amendment. <br /> Curtis stated language referencing a public nuisance has been removed at the recommendation of the City <br /> Attorney. <br /> PAGE 34 <br />