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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,April 16,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> 8. LA18-000024 CITY OF ORONO,TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 78-1 AND 82-2 <br /> RELATED TO ZONING AND SUBDIVISION DEFINITIONS,INCLUDING IN-KIND,DRY <br /> BUILDABLE AND OTHERS,8:45 P.M.—8:58 P.M. <br /> Barnhart noted a wrong word was included in the title of the ordinance and that a revised ordinance has <br /> been placed before the Planning Commission tonight. <br /> Barnhart noted this topic was introduced at the Planning Commission meeting last month and that Staff is <br /> proposing some minor changes to the definitions applicable to the zoning ordinance. Staff has identified <br /> seven different additions or amendments. The Planning Commission is being asked to give additional <br /> feedback at this point. <br /> The following nine definitions are being considered: <br /> 1. Animal unit. Staff is looking to amend the definition to identify the number of animals that <br /> would equal an animal unit. <br /> 2. Building height. Staff is looking to amend this definition to remove the height calculation based <br /> on the location of the highest window,which does nothing to impact mass and is addressed by <br /> building height. <br /> 3. Building cornice. Barnhart noted this would be a new definition to the code and specifies that the <br /> building height calls on the location of a building cornice in certain roof types. <br /> 4. Dry-buildable. This term is currently not defined. Dry buildable is useful in determining the <br /> number of lots possible given a particular property and is necessary in preparing subdivision <br /> plans. <br /> 5. Dwelling. Staff is proposing to amend this definition. The change is intended to clarify the <br /> difference between renting a couple of bedrooms and a second unit of bed, bath, kitchen, and <br /> living areas, which is not allowed under the rental licensing program. <br /> 6. Family. The amended definition is intended to clarify the difference between one and two-family <br /> dwelling units. <br /> 7. In-kind. This would be a new definition and is one that Staff feels is critical in replacing non- <br /> conforming structures and buildings. <br /> The Planning Commission may adopt all or parts of the proposed ordinance. Staff recommends approval <br /> of the draft ordinance. <br /> Lemke asked if dogs are included in the animal units. <br /> Barnhart indicated it is primarily farm animals and that dogs and cats are not included. <br /> Libby asked who set these numbers and whether there is a reference point from other municipalities as it <br /> relates to the animal units. <br /> Page 19 of 21 <br />