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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 16,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Leskinen moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3824, City of <br /> Orono,Zoning Code Amendment regarding process to review subdivision exemptions, as drafted. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> 10. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON APRIL 26,2016,AND MAY 9, <br /> 2016 <br /> Barnhart reported on the following City Council actions: <br /> • The Nugent application on Big Island was approved but the City Council did not support the 0-75 <br /> foot hardcover variance. <br /> • The Becker conditional use permit for plumbing was approved on Consent. <br /> • The Lakewest application was tabled due to access issues. Hennepin County is recommending <br /> one access and the applicant will be meeting with Hennepin County. The County would rather <br /> see the access at the high point,which places it in the middle of the development. <br /> • The text amendment for concept plan review was approved; <br /> • The text amendment regarding retaining walls was denied 4-1. The City Council wanted the code <br /> left the way the code is currently. <br /> 11. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Thiesse noted the City Council has discussed a couple of times the possibility of videotaping the Planning <br /> Commission meetings. Thiesse stated being a non-elected body and having approved minutes,he does <br /> not want the meetings to be videotaped. <br /> Landgraver and Schwingler indicated they are also in agreement.. <br /> Thiesse noted Christopher McGrann is the Planning Commission representative for the next City Council <br /> meeting. <br /> Landgraver stated he would be able to attend it if someone else covers July 25. <br /> Leskinen indicated she could cover July 25. <br /> Barnhart stated between now and the next Planning Commission meeting he will review the schedule and <br /> add Chad Olson's name to the schedule. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Leskinen moved,Schwingler seconded, to adjourn the Orono Planning Commission meeting at 8:19 <br /> p.m. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Page 16 of 17 <br />