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MINUTES OF THE • <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 21,2016 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Van Ey11 stated he agrees,and that the first step in the process is to request to remove the language <br /> prohibiting overnight boat storage from the ordinance. <br /> Thiesse stated he would like more information and that they need to show him that it is the best place. <br /> Barnhart stated there are two parts to this application. The first part is to amend the ordinance so <br /> discussions can be had with Hennepin County. The other part is the formal approval of the site. The draft <br /> ordinance removes the overnight storage issue, which is an issue that the Planning Commission is <br /> struggling with. Barnhart indicated the Planning Commission could add overnight storage as a <br /> conditional use, and those issues in terms of parking, access,durability of the boat,those could be <br /> reviewed as part of a conditional use permit. <br /> Schoenzeit commented that would allow for additional discussion and they could prove that it is the best <br /> location in the interests of public safety. <br /> Barnhart stated that would also address the concern of the City with Hennepin County wanting to store <br /> their boat there at some point. <br /> Thiesse commented that is a brilliant suggestion.' <br /> Landgraver stated part of the role of the Planning Commission is to vet applications and that the <br /> requirement for a conditional use permit forces the discussion on some of the details. <br /> Barnhart suggested Item B read that overnight parking would be permissible by a conditional use permit. <br /> Leskinen moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3878, City of <br /> Orono,Text Amendment,Emergency docks,with the draft ordinance being amended to allow <br /> overnight parking subject to a conditional use permit being granted and adding the language <br /> relating to the fence and gate. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> 9. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON OCTOBER 24,2016,AND <br /> NOVEMBER 14,2016 <br /> Barnhart stated he is presently working on a summary of all the applications handled by the City Council <br /> this year. Barnhart stated he should be able to provide that over the holiday break. <br /> Barnhart reported on the following actions by the City Council: <br /> • Approved vacation of Hill Street next to 290 Crestview and the front yard setback variances on <br /> Consent. <br /> • The application for variances at 1175 Willow Brook was approved on Consent. <br /> • The Tim and Amy Sullivan application at 440 Brown Road was approved on Consent. <br /> • The Ryan and Natalie Blackwell application at 80 Smith Avenue was approved on Consent. <br /> • On the Lyle and Gretchen Shaw application at 750 Shadywood, the Council approved the lot area <br /> and width variances as well as the structural coverage variance but had issues with the hardcover <br /> within the 0-75 foot zone. The applicant is revising their plan to avoid hardcover in that area. <br /> • The Windmiller and Blasko application at 3295 Crystal Bay Road was approved. <br /> Page 24 of 26 <br />