HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-14-2023 Council Work Session Minutes V.°A10
Orono City Council
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Work Session Minutes
I Monday,August 14,2023
Council Chambers
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5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Alisa Benson, Richard F. Crosby II, Matt
Johnson, and Maria Veach. Staff members present were City Administrator Adam Edwards,
Community Development Director Laura Oakden, City Planners Natalie Nye, Melanie Curtis,
Finance Director Ron Olson, and City Clerk Anna Carlson.
1. Average Lakeshore Setback Discussion
Community Development Director Laura Oakden began discussion by describing the
different types of lakeshore setbacks. Oakden mentioned the lakeshore setback can
vary depending on the lake it surrounds. The Average Lakeshore Setback is applied
to protect neighboring views of the lake across property lines. She also noted that it is
site specific when determining the ALS on various properties. Oakden noted that
they are a range of situations that should be considered when determining ALS.
Staff asked Council for input on how the city handles ALS. There was discussion
relating to reasoning, intent, and handling of ALS.
Walsh mentioned what would it look like if staff had more administrative control in
certain cases.
Edwards noted that he would like staff to look into options of using a formula or
calculations versus drawing straight lines to determine the ALS. The shoreline varies
and straight lines are not always conducive for the process.
Meeting ended at 5:46 p.m.
CITY OF ORONO:
ATTEST:
Dennis Walsh,Mayor
A a Carlson, City Clerk
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