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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 8, 1990 <br />ZONING FILE #1586 - JAMES BURANEN CONTINUED <br />• variance ($350.00). The work on the garage was stopped as soon <br />as he was notified. <br />Mr. Buranen asked why there is provision for a firewall on <br />the north side when all there is on that side are horses. <br />Mabusth replied that the building code requires that when <br />you are in a substandard setback from a lot line, a firewall is <br />requied as there could be a structure within 10' at some future <br />time. Therefore, it makes no difference what is on the adjacent <br />lot. <br />Peterson clarified that the Public Works Director advised <br />that there should be a turnaround even though the Planning <br />Commission did not recommend this. <br />Mabusth agreed but stated that a member of the Planning <br />Commission did ask for the review of the Public Works Director <br />and a recommendation to Council. <br />Callahan asked if stretch limos were longer than average <br />vehicles. He also verified that they turn around by backing out <br />onto Brown Road. He asked where a turnaround would be placed on <br />the lot. <br />• Gerhardson replied it would have to be on the front yard, <br />somewhere between the house and the road. <br />Peterson noted that this is a 30 m.p.h. zone and on a curve. <br />Bernhardson stated that the turnaround could be as little as <br />a backup apron and Gerhardson agreed. <br />Callahan reviewed the suggestion that in connection with <br />granting this variance that Mr. Buranen be required to build a <br />backup apron. <br />Mr. Buranen replied, "I don't feel that is necessary. I've <br />backed up onto the road and never had a problem or caused a <br />problem. It is a 30 m.p.h. zone with a corner coming up to it. <br />I've driven an 18- wheeler for 7 years over the road and I know <br />how to back up." <br />Callahan stated that the Engineer believes this is an unsafe <br />thing to continue to do. <br />Gerhardson added that it would be consistent with just about <br />every other property to the south as they also have backarounds. <br />Callahan noted that Mr. McCourtney was forced to have one so <br />• that he would not be backing out onto Ferndale Road. <br />Ms. Reineking asked for clarification of the surfacing and <br />16 <br />