11-21-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,October 17,2016 6:30 o'clock p.m. Gustafson requested clarification on how it would look. Curtis stated they are meeting the Watershed District's setback but that the Planning Commission is suggesting mitigation of similar square footage for the amount of hardcover that is encroaching. Curtis stated it would either need to be mitigated in the buffer or the ditch could be improved to a higher quality. Gustafson asked if it can be anywhere along the wetland on the property. Curtis stated she would suggest it be between the house and the wetland. Schoenzeit moved,Leskinen seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. 16-3876, Stonewood,LLC,on behalf of Luke Beltnick, 1380 Orono Lane,granting of a side street setback variance,a 0-75 foot setback variance,hardcover variances,and a wetland setback variance,with the recommendation that a 1:1 buffer mitigation be done. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS 11. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26,2016,AND OCTOBER 10,2016 Barnhart reported on the following City Council actions: • Approved the Peter Bluth application on Carman Street on Consent. • The Larson and Mabusch sketch plan was reviewed,with the Council not being in support of the proposed density. • Approved the variance for 1100 Old Crystal Bay Road. • The sketch plan for the marina property was tabled at the request of the applicant. Barnhart noted the Council will not see that until November. • The 500 Willow Drive South application was approved on Consent. • The text amendment regarding appeals was approved with some minor changes. • The Irwin Jacobs final plat application was approved on a 3-2 vote. 8. OTHER ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION None ADJOURNMENT Leskinen moved, Schoenzeit seconded,to adjourn the Orono Planning Commission meeting at 8:06 p.m. VOTE: Ayes 5,Nays 0. ATTEST: John Thiesse,Chair Page 18 of 19