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� � <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 19,2008 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Kempf stated if the Planning Commission has concerns regarding the size of dock, the dock could <br /> perhaps be constructed in phases. <br /> Zullo indicated she would like to see reports on the types of problems that have occurred on the island . <br /> and whether there are erosion problems. . <br /> Gaffron asked whether efforts have ever been taken to make the bay wake-free. <br /> Eiden indicated there have not been any efforts taken to make the bay wake-free to his lrnowledge and <br /> that it only seems like it has become a problem in the past couple of years with the larger boats. <br /> Kempf questioned why this application is before the Planning Commission prior to any surveys being <br /> done since the size of the dock would depend largely on the depth of the water. <br /> Gaffron stated the 100-foot length of the dock would allow the entire Minnehaha to dock without <br /> encountering problems with the depth of the water. Gaffron stated the depth of the water is not part of <br /> the variance for the hardcover that would be located on the shoreline but that he could provide that <br /> information at some point in the future. Gaffron stated the City is not intending to request a dock longer <br /> than 100 feet and there would not be any dredging work done. <br /> Gaffron stated it is the committee's intent to propose four docks but only construct two docks and to <br /> � monitor the situation before any decision is made to construct the additional two docks. <br /> Kroeger noted since this is City-owned property,the City would have the right to restrict certain types <br /> of boats. <br /> Kempf commented it has been suggested to tip the concrete landward and have the water diverted <br /> around the concrete to help slow it down. Kempf stated in his view if the concrete is tipped,he would <br /> tip it towards the riprap. <br /> Schoenzeit moved,Kroeger seconded,to recommend approval of Application#08-3344,City of <br /> � Orono,Big Island Park Property, 100 Big Island, granting of hardcover and structure variances <br /> for the construction of two pads and one dock. <br /> Kempf stated if the Planning Commission approves two pads,they should approve two docks. <br /> Schoenzeit amended his motion to recommend approval of construction of two adjacent concrete <br /> pads and two docks,subject to Staff recommendations,with vegetation being planted as deemed <br /> appropriate. Kroeger seconded the motion. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> 7. #08-3347 BRENT TEELE AND AMY SULLIVAN-TEELE,577 PARK LANE, <br /> VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,7:10 P.M.—7:39 P.M. <br /> Brent Teele,Applicant,was present. <br /> Gaffron stated the applicants are proposing to remove the existing cut-into-the-slope railroad tie stair <br /> system and replace this stair with a durable and less visible 4-foot wide limestone stair system with a <br /> PAGE 7 <br />