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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> Monday,May 20,2013 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Bennett asked what the purpose of the shed is. <br /> Henning indicated it is a little garden shed and houses some garden tools. <br /> Leskinen asked when the shed was put up. <br /> Henning indicated they are not sure but that it has been there for many years. <br /> Landgraver asked if the shed is attached to the ground. <br /> Henning stated there is a foundation underneath it consisting of 4 x 4 treated lumber set on some concrete <br /> blocks that have been placed in the ground. <br /> Thiesse asked if there is a risk to having an illegal building location. <br /> Curtis stated typically in a situation like this the City would send them a letter notifying them that it is in <br /> an illegal location and that they can either apply for an after-the-fact variance,remove it, or relocate it. <br /> Thiesse asked if, at this point,they would require an after-the-fact variance. <br /> Gaffron stated the City has not taken any action to notify them about the shed at this time. <br /> Curtis stated it was noted at the time this application was filed and that there are also a couple of <br /> differences on the survey, such as the configuration of the driveway and the shed. <br /> Thiesse asked if the shed could be approved as is as part of this variance. <br /> Curtis stated the shed was not part of what was noticed for the public hearing tonight. <br /> Gaffron stated the fact that it was not noticed means there is a need to provide notification to the <br /> neighbors about the shed. Gaffron stated the requirement that you not have an accessory structure <br /> between the street and the residence has been in place at least since the early 1980s and perhaps back to <br /> the 1960s. <br /> Henning noted there are properties near them that have bus structures for children that are located in front <br /> of their residences. <br /> Leskinen asked if there is anything the Planning Commission can do at this point about the shed. <br /> Gaffron stated it is more difficult when they have purchased the property with that in place to require it be <br /> removed or relocated. <br /> Thiesse commented the additional variance process would also be a burden. <br /> Gaffron stated if the Planning Commission feels a variance should be pursued, Staff could publish it for a <br /> City Council meeting in June and hold the public hearing at the City Council level. <br /> Bennett stated the neighbors should have the opportunity to comment on the shed. <br /> Page 6 of 25 <br />