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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday, September 20, 2010 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Chair Kang opened the public hearing was opened at 7:33 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this item. <br /> The public hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m. <br /> The Planning Commission took no action on this item. <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> 6. 10-3483 CITY OF ORONO, CODE AMENDMENT,COLUMBARIUM, <br /> 7:34 P.M.—8:07 P.M. <br /> Curtis noted this application was heard at the August 23`�City Council meeting. The Council <br /> agreed that screening and a setback from property lines were important. The Council also <br /> discussed what should be an appropriate setback. The 50-foot setback from property lines for <br /> church buildings was used as a starting place for the discussion. Most felt 50 feet was excessive <br /> and perhaps something less would be appropriate. <br /> Additionally, the question of permanency was discussed. There was a concern regarding the <br /> potential in the future to have the church disappear and leave the columbarium unattended and <br /> unmaintained. The City's property maintenance regulations would require the property to be <br /> maintained,the grass to be mowed and kept free of rubbish. <br /> Trinity Lutheran Church and Good Shepherd Church has submitted information that they <br /> requested the Planning Commission review as part of the recommendation for the language for <br /> the code. Included with their submitted information are plans and photos of their respective sites. <br /> Additionally,they have provided the language from their columbarium contracts between the <br /> church and the columbarium user for the Commission's review. <br /> All structures over six feet in height would be required to meet the zoning code setback for <br /> accessory structures. Staff is proposing a minimum of a 10-foot setback for all columbarium <br /> structures and inurnment gardens from property lines and would allow their construction to be no <br /> closer than 50 feet from principal structures on the adjacent properties. Year-round screening <br /> from adjacent properties would also be required. <br /> The Planning Commission should consider whether an interim use permit is a possible solution to <br /> the permanency concerns. <br /> If the Planning Commission is satisfied with the requirements for columbaria outlined above,the <br /> Planning Commission should recommend moving the language to the City Council for their <br /> review and direction. <br /> Chair Kang opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. <br /> Page <br /> 10 <br />