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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> . Monday,October 16,2006 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#06-3240 City of Orono,De�nitions of Basement�and Story,Continued) <br /> Bremer opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. ' <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> � <br /> Bremer closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. <br /> Bremer moved,Kroeger seconded,to recommend approval of Application#06-3240,City of Orono <br /> Zoning Code Section 78-1,Definitions of"Basement" and"Story"Zoning Code Amendment, <br /> subject to the addition of language allowing the artificial raising of grade on previously excavated <br /> sites to be used as a method for converting a defined story to a defined basement if the grade is <br /> being restored to its original natural state. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 8. 06-3241 CITY OF ORONO ZONII�TG CODE SECTION 78-1466—ELECTION SIGNS <br /> ZOI�TING CODE AMENDMENT,8:13 P.M.—8:18 P.M. <br /> Gaffron stated cunently there is a conflict between the Orono Zoning Code and Minnesota Statutes <br /> regarding the length of time that election signs are allowed to be posted. Currently City Code allows the <br /> signs to be erected two months before the election unti130 days following the election., State Statutes <br /> allow election signs to be erected from August ls`until 10 days following the election. This amendment <br /> will revise the Orono City Code and bring it into conformity with the provisions of the State Statutes. <br /> The amendment also provides for removal of illegally erected temporary signs. This reinforces the City's <br /> authority for its long-time practice of removing signs in the right-of-way and those that impede safety by ' <br /> obstructing vision. <br /> Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance amendment. <br /> Kroeger inquired why not wait until August ls` <br /> Gaffron stated there could be special elections and other events that could impact it. <br /> Kempf commented ten days seems excessive to allow the removal of the signs and that he would prefer <br /> five days. <br /> Bremer stated it is her understanding the City should conform with the ten days contained in the State <br /> Statutes. <br /> Jurgens moved,Kempf seconded,to recommend approval of Application 306-3241 City of <br /> Orono,Proposed Zoning Code Amendment,Section 78-1466,signs as accessory use. VOTE: <br /> Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 14 <br />