06-20-2011 Planning Commission Packet

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< � MINUTES OF THE • . � ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING � Monday,May 16,2011 6:30 o'clock p.m. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that there does not need to be a minimum lot size to have a community or donation garden proviiied it meets the 10-foot setbacks. Curtis noted they will also likely need to accommodate areas for parking and other things on the property. Schoenzeit stated as it relates to the location of the garden,the person should be able to pick the spot that he feels is most conducive. Schoenzeit stated the Planning Commission is focused on single contact , donation gardens. • Schoenzeit stated as it relates to Item No.4,permitting,he would defer to legal counsel on what type of permit would be appropriate. Clearly the things that the Planning Commission would like to see are an agreement between the property owner and the community/donation garden person as well as a contact person, and then requirements for Gopher One calling if that is necessary. Curtis stated technically the permit could be a land alteration permit,which is an administrative permit so additional conditions cannot be placed on that type of permit. Curtis commented that the concept of a special event permit being issued is an interesting concept but pointed out that a garden is a use rather than an event. A temporary use peimit could be created, such as an ILTP. Special events typically are � such things as a block party, carnival,circus, commercial movie shoot, fishing contest,hot air balloon - event, eta. ' Thiesse commented he prefers the issuance of a permit that would be reviewed every so often because the use of a garden might change over time or issues may arise. Schoenzeit asked whether the Planning Commission is interested in allowing a shed. Schoenzeit asked whether everyone is permitted a small shed on their property currently. � Curtis indicated you would need to have a principal use on a property in order to have a shed. A permit would be required for any structure to allow for the City to review hardcover and other issues on the ' property. Gaffron stated it would still require a zoning permit even though it is not triggered by the building code. Schoenzeit noted a shed would not be allowed then under the City's current codes. Thiesse commented that people are very capable of moving their equipment around in their own vehicles and that if the garden is located on public property, a shed or other structure would become a risk since it could be vandalized. It was the consensus of,the Planning Commission that no shed will be allowed for a community/donation garden on public property. Schoenzeit stated as it relates to Item No. 6,the fencing would need to meet current City code. Schoenzeit questioned whether they would be allowed a fence without a principal sfructure. Curtis indicated Staff was looking for direction on the type of fencing, and if it can be accomplished with temporary fencing,that would be Staffls recommendation. Page • 12