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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Tuesday,February 16,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Leskinen closed the public hearing at 10:10 p.m. <br /> Schoenzeit asked for clarification of Item B. <br /> Barnhart stated the Council has six months to initiate action to try to acquire the property if a variance is <br /> granted. If that action is not started within that time period,the building permit can be issued. Barnhart <br /> indicated Staff is proposing to remove that language on the advice of the City Attorney since it is <br /> inconsistent with the 60-day rule. <br /> Lemke moved,McGrann seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3810,City of <br /> Orono Text Amendment: Public Notice Requirements Associated with Public Hearings. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 10. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: JANUARY 25,2016,AND <br /> FEBRUARY 8,2016 <br /> Barnhart reported at the January 25 meeting, the Kieffer variance was approved; the Schnell variance was <br /> approved but the Council did not approve the stepping stones within the 0-75 foot zone; and the Wozinski <br /> variance was approved. The Hanson variance was tabled by the Planning Commission at its January <br /> meeting and reviewed tonight. The City Council will see that application on the 7�'. The McMillan <br /> easement vacation was approved and will be before the Council on Monday. <br /> Barnhart noted the TCO Design application was denied by the Council because they had concerns with <br /> the operation of the building and how it fits into Navarre. Barnhart stated it might be a good idea to look <br /> at the Navarre area and come up with an overall plan or vision. <br /> Schoenzeit stated if they want to steer Navarre in a certain way,the City Council may need to consider <br /> community development funds. <br /> Barnhart stated it is an opportunity to relook at the City's vision for that area. <br /> Schoenzeit commented the City is not in financial partnership with the property owners and that they <br /> might want to relook at providing community development fund if a building sits vacant for a period of <br /> time. <br /> Barnhart noted the Council tabled the Tufaas application and directed the applicant to revisit their <br /> application. <br /> Barnhart noted as was discussed briefly at the workshop,the City Council is considering purchasing <br /> tablets for the Planning Commission possibly sometime in the summer in an effort to go paperless. <br /> 11. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> None <br /> Page 29 of 30 <br />