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• <br /> MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,November 20,2017 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 10. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON OCTOBER 23,2017,AND <br /> NOVEMBER 13,2017 <br /> Barnhart reported on the following City Council actions: <br /> • Approved a modification to the Orono Woods Planning Agreement. <br /> • Adopted an approval resolution for 1565 Orchard Beach Place granting a variance to the average <br /> lakeshore setback but not allowing any variances for any other setbacks. <br /> • Created a priority list of ordinance amendments. Barnhart noted the short-term rentals will fall <br /> under the licensing ordinances and not zoning. The Council is looking to make some changes to <br /> the wetland setback,changes to the definitions in the code,and modifications to the accessory <br /> structure setbacks. <br /> • Approved the variance for LDK Builders, 15265 Long Lake Boulevard. <br /> • Approved the bank sign with upward lighting. <br /> • Approved a conditional use permit for Wildhurst Trail. <br /> • Approved a variance on Shadywood Road for the Hansberger's. <br /> • Approved an after-the-fact grading permit on Kelly Avenue. <br /> • Approved an ordinance amendment for personal watercraft regulations on Long Lake. <br /> • Reviewed the proposed sketch plan for 1400 Bracketts Point Road. The application will probably <br /> be before the Planning Commission in January. <br /> Barnhart stated the applicant at 795 Ferndale withdrew his application and is redesigning. <br /> Barnhart noted they had talked previously about holding a joint work session with the City Council in <br /> December and that will likely be postponed until June or July of next year. <br /> 11. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Landgraver stated he participated in an 8-week Hennepin County Citizens Academy course. Landgraver <br /> stated the group went on tours of different public facilities in addition to the classroom work and that the <br /> course provided some really good information. Landgraver noted there is no cost to attend and that he <br /> would highly recommend it. <br /> Lenmke requested the liaison to the council meeting be included on the Planning Commission agenda. <br /> Lemke asked if the commissioners whose terms are expiring next March will be able to continue to serve <br /> on the Planning Commission. <br /> Barnhart stated they are at the end of their third term and that they will not be able to continue. The City <br /> Clerk,at the request of the Mayor,has put out an advertisement. <br /> Thiesse noted following the close of tonight's meeting some Planning Commissioners and City Council <br /> Members will be getting together at the Red Rooster for a social hour but that no official city business <br /> will be discussed or acted upon. <br /> Page 20 of 21 <br />