10-15-2018 Planning Commission Packet

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday,September 17,2018 6:30 o'clock p.m. Barnhart stated the goal is to reduce the need for variances,but that the Planning Commission should recognize that some new nonconformities will likely be introduced due to the changes. Barnhart stated there are some areas where the setbacks have been increased but generally they have been kept the same. Barnhart stated while the goal is to reduce the need for variances, it will not completely eliminate them. Thiesse asked how the Planning Commission feels about Item No. 5. Curtis stated her suggestion would be to delete the existing language. The list of private recreational facilities includes things that are affixed or not affixed,such as a portable basketball hoop or a fire pit. Staff feels relatively confident that most of those things can be covered by considering it an accessory structure. Libby asked why they don't just call it a private recreational accessory structure to keep it separated from more of a storage related structure. Curtis indicated the definition of accessory structure is anything that is built, constructed, erected, etc., like a hot tub or sport court or patio, but is not a building. Barnhart stated he sees private recreational facilities as not adding a lot of value because it is an accessory structure. Thiesse suggested they delete private recreational facilities and leave it as an accessory structure. Curtis indicated she will have some language and tables to review at the next meeting. Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 8:58 p.m. There were no public comments related to this application. Chair Thiesse continued the public hearing to the October Planning Commission meeting.