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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Tuesday, February 17, 2015 <br />6:30 o’clock p.m. <br />_____________________________________________________________________________________ <br />  <br />Page 10 of 11  <br />  <br />Thiesse suggested that type of language not be included in this ordinance. <br /> <br />Gaffron indicated he will make the changes discussed by the Planning Commission and bring it to the <br />City Council. <br /> <br />Leskinen moved, Schwingler seconded, to recommend approval of Application No. 15-3708, City of <br />Orono, Zoning Code Amendment, Section 78-1405(a)(8) – Fences as a Nonencroachment, with Staff <br />incorporating the proposed revisions discussed tonight. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. <br /> <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> <br />4. REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENATIVES ON CITY COUNCIL <br />MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 26, 2015, AND FEBRUARY 9, 2015 <br /> <br />Landgraver stated he attended the January 26 City Council meeting and that there were no planning items <br />on the agenda. Landgraver stated the zoning code amendment for retaining walls was tabled. <br /> <br />Lemke stated he attended the February 9, 2015, City Council meeting and that the Schmid application <br />was approved, the wellhead protection ordinance was passed, and the stormwater drainage trunk fee was <br />discussed. The City Council also talked about different banners and flags or plants for the light poles in <br />Navarre. The City Council elected to go with the banners. <br /> <br />Lemke stated the City Council also talked about videotaping the Planning Commission meetings. Lemke <br />stated one of the council members had indicated that it is nice to be able to see the passion displayed by <br />the Commissioners when discussing certain applications. <br /> <br />5. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> <br />Leskinen noted she did receive an e-mail from the Mayor today about possibly videotaping the Planning <br />Commission meetings and requesting that she obtain feedback from the Planning Commissioners. <br />Leskinen indicated she is neutral on it. <br /> <br />Landgraver stated in his view it is not a good use of time and resources. <br /> <br />Thiesse stated he would agree with Commissioner Landgraver and that few people will watch it. <br /> <br />Lemke stated he can see it both ways. Lemke stated he personally would not watch it but that someone <br />else might want to. <br /> <br />Leskinen reported after the last meeting she received a call from Lisa Danielson from Windergy who had <br />expressed a desire to meet with her. Leskinen indicated she was unable to meet in person but that <br />Danielson had indicated to her that she was very disappointed in the way she had handled the meeting and <br />that in her view not enough time was allowed for discussion. Leskinen indicated she listened politely to <br />what Danielson said to her and informed her that she would take her comments back to the Planning <br />Commission. <br /> <br />Leskinen stated from her perspective, she was very comfortable with the ordinance and felt it had been <br />fully discussed through a number of work sessions and meetings. Leskinen stated in her view unless and <br />Item #01 - CC Agenda - 03/16/2015 <br />Approval of Planning Commission Minutes 02/17/2015 <br />[Page 10 of 11]