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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,March 19,2012 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances and the CUP for the existing and future observation <br /> platforms. Staff also recommends approval of the variances to allow the pavilion to be constructed as <br /> shown. All of the City Engineer and Wetland Specialist's requirements, including wetland buffer <br /> improvements and erosion control measures,will be addressed with the administrative building permit <br /> (and land alteration permits)following variance and CUP approval. Submittal of a revised survey and <br /> grading plan showing the OWHL of Lake Classen should be required prior to City Council review and <br /> approval. Submittal of MCWD approval of the projects should be required for the administrative permit <br /> as well. <br /> Justin McCoy, Orono Public Schools, stated this is an important project for their environmental program. <br /> The School District has moved ahead after receiving the funds and has looked at a number of options. If <br /> the pavilion is constructed within the required setbacks, it would require additional land alteration. They <br /> have an ecosystem that they are focused on educating the students on,which is why they are proposing <br /> the pavilion in the location that they are. The variance will be required for the proper placement of the <br /> pavilion and walking trails. <br /> Schoenzeit asked if the area would be fully handicap accessible. <br /> McCoy indicated it would be. The ground surface would be crushed granite. The goal is to comply with <br /> all best practices for hard surface runoff. <br /> Schoenzeit asked what the time frame for the project is. <br /> McCoy indicated the deadline is June 30`"in order to receive the funding. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments regarding this application. <br /> Chair Schoenzeit closed the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. <br /> Landgraver commented this is a good opportunity for the students. <br /> Levang moved,Schwingler seconded,to recommend approval of Application#12-3548,Orono <br /> School District,685 Old Crystal Bay Road North,granting of variances and conditional use permit. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 6. #11-3503 CITY OF ORONO,ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT-LAKESHORE <br /> RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS: DOCK RENTAL,8:14 P.M.—9:44 P.M. <br /> Gaffron stated the City is considering two options for regulation of residential dock slip rental. <br /> Approximately one year ago Staff proposed an amendment to clarify the current regulations. The City <br /> Council has directed recently that this option be amended to allow docking of guest boats on a short-term <br /> basis since the current code does not allow that. The City Council also directed that another option be <br /> considered as part of this process,which is to essentially remove all the current prohibitions on residential <br /> dock slip rental. <br /> Page <br /> 15 <br />