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Orono City Council <br /> Work Session <br /> Monday, August 12,2019 <br /> Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. <br /> PRESENT: Mayor Dennis Walsh, Council Members Richard F. Crosby II, Matt Johnson, <br /> and Victoria Seals. Representing staff were City Administrator Dustin Rief, Community <br /> Development Director Jeremy Barnhart, and City Clerk Anna Carlson. <br /> Meeting Start Time: 6:05 p.m. <br /> 1. Accessory Buildings (size/acreage ratio) <br /> Community Development Director Jeremy Barnhart began discussion about Oversized <br /> Accessory Building size. Barnhart requested direction from the Council for any change <br /> requests they would like to see, specifically related to the current maximum Oversize <br /> Accessory Building Footprint area allowed in square feet. <br /> There was discussion about the reasoning for a maximum, the need for it, and other <br /> requirements that likely limit the sizes. <br /> Barnhart mentioned that the process would still go through the Planning Commission and <br /> then brought back to Council for final approval. <br /> 2. Average Lake Shore <br /> Barnhart requested confirmation of goals associated with accommodating various <br /> circumstances related to average lake shore. Barnhart recommended there should be <br /> some sort of maximum for setbacks, because in some cases current properties may set the <br /> setback for other properties. <br /> City Administrator Dustin Rief noted the City may want to possibly look at giving them a <br /> percentage rather than a specific number. <br /> Council Member Matt Johnson suggested the City may want to consider not making any <br /> changes to the setback. <br /> Walsh mentioned that the City may not need to make a lot of changes but the code should <br /> be cleaned up in some sections. <br /> Council Member Richard F. Crosby II also agreed that some of the language may need to <br /> be cleaned up and logical changes could be considered. <br /> Johnson added that by not making huge changes, it will allow the Council to interpret it <br /> together. <br /> 3. Prioritization of General Amendments <br /> Barnhart mentioned that there are a few general amendments that could use some <br /> improvements, specifically the ordinances such as Special Events, Subdivisions, and <br /> Land uses. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />