05/18/2009 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING May 18,2009 6:30 o'clock p.m. (Planning Commission Comments, Continued) Kang noted the Council spent a considerable amount of time discussing issues relating to Big Island and the Minnehaha. Kempf stated he reviewed the city council minutes and had some questions regarding the reimbursement by the City for the removal of hardcover. Turner stated the City would have to pay for the value of the legal nonconforming hardcover that it requires removed, according to state statute. McMillan noted that state statute was changed a couple of years ago as it relates to legal nonconforming hardcover. McMillan recommended information on the statute be provided to the Planning Commission. Curtis noted that item has been discussed at work sessions and that Staff and the Planning Commission need to become acclimated to the change and its impact on variances. McMillan stated the City is looking at what level of services it would like to provide for Big Island, particularly in light of the vandalism that has occurred in the past. McMillan noted the bathroom facilities will not be open this year and that the City will be looking at the costs to operate the bathroom facilities in the future as well as other issues that were raised. 6. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION Kempf noted the Planning Commission vice chair position is open and that Kim Kang has expressed an interest. McMillan stated the Council will ultimately appoint someone to the vice chair position but that they would like to get the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 7. SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ON MAY 26, 2009,AND JUNE 8, 2009 May 26, 2009—No representative required June 8, 2009—Denise Leskinen ADJOURNMENT Kempf moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to adjourn the Orono Planning Commission meeting at 8:07 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. R h e pf, Chair PAGE 9