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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 />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 />Building cornice. Barnhart noted this would be a new defmition 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 />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 />