10-17-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEEETING Monday, September 19, 2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. someone could appeal a decision made ten years ago. Barnhart stated in his experience ten days is pretty common and gives people the right to appeal, which is a fundamental right. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as written based on the advice of the City Attorney. Schoenzeit asked if everything goes to the City Council. Barnhart stated some appeals go to the City Administrator, such as false alarm penalties, permit revocations, special permits, and some business license appeals. The Planning Commission will review appeals relating to zoning issues and subdivisions. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 9:05 p.m. There were no public comments regarding this application. Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 9:05 p.m. Gaffron asked if a neighbor can appeal the decision. Barnhart stated any person that is aggrieved can appeal and Staff can appeal a decision. That appeal would now need to be made within 10 days of the decision. Schwingler asked if the neighbor next door to the marina could appeal. Barnhart stated they could appeal but they would have to prove that the approval was not following City ordinances. Thiesse asked if this would change the timing on when paperwork is sent out. Barnhart indicated Staff is implementing a 10-day waiting period. Schwingler asked if the City sees many appeals currently. Barnhart indicated on variances the City does not. Olson moved, Leskinen seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3865, City of Orono,Text Amendment Related to Appeals. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS 7. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON AUGUST 22,2016,AND SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 Barnhart reported on the following City Council actions: • Approved the Nyquist application. • Approved the Peter Bluth variances on Consent. Page 22 of 23