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CITY OF ORONO <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 15,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Barnhart stated that is correct. Barnhart indicated Staff did look at a number of options and one of those <br /> options was to create a complete new zoning district,but due to some concerns with adding a new zoning <br /> district, Staff is just proposing to make a change to the current zoning district. <br /> Justin McCoy,Coordinator of Facilities and Public Safety,stated he commends Staff for helping on this <br /> application and that it will help save the school district money as well as expedite the process. <br /> Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 9:13 p.m. <br /> There were no public comments on this application. <br /> Chair Thiesse closed the public hearing at 9:13 p.m. <br /> Barnhart stated if there are any other major impacts that were not listed in Staffs report,the Planning <br /> Commission is free to add to or delete from the list. <br /> Leskinen moved,Olson seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 17-3941,Orono <br /> Public Schools,685 Old Crystal Bay Road,text amendment,Option 1 amending the RR-1B zoning <br /> district to allow public and private elementary,intermediate,middle and high schools,and would <br /> not require a public hearing for most projects. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. <br /> 11. Update on City Council Meetings Held on April 24,2017, and May 8, 2017 <br /> Barnhart reported on the following City Council actions: <br /> • The Text Code Amendment regarding Interim Use Permits was approved 4-1. Interim uses are <br /> now allowed at specific locations. The Planning Commission recommended denial. <br /> • The interim use permit request by Lake West Development was tabled. <br /> • The Ivy Place sketch plan was reviewed and Council provided feedback. <br /> • Approved an ordinance amendment relating to wetlands but did not make any changes to the <br /> setback requirements. <br /> • Approved on Consent the variances requested by the Brandenbergs on Forest Arms Lane. <br /> • Approved a conditional use permit for Mike Hart on Casco Point Road. <br /> • Approved a variance and conditional use permit for Bill Toles on Ferndale Road West. <br /> 12. Other Issues for Discussion <br /> None <br /> Planning Commission Comments <br /> None <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Page 22 of 23 <br />