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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 20,2019 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> applicant from having other structures on his property without him obtaining legal counsel,and that the <br /> Planning Commission has a guideline to follow regardless if they feel it is flawed at this point. <br /> Erickson indicated he would be in favor of a motion to approve the variance and at the same time ask <br /> Staff to work on an appropriate condition that might apply to this particular application. <br /> Ressler asked if Commissioner Erickson's motion would be based on the condition and recommendation <br /> to deny the applicant's right to a future structure at some point. <br /> Erickson stated he would approve it subject to language being drafted. <br /> Gettman suggested they ask the City Attorney how that language could be attached to the deed since a <br /> variance would be allowing a successor property owner to put another accessory structure on the property. <br /> Barnhart stated he is hearing some support from the Commission about supporting the variance with a <br /> desire to limit the construction of a second structure. The Commission's questions about opening the <br /> door to others is why the Commission reviews the practical difficulties,the uniqueness of the lot, and the <br /> standards for the variance. If those items do not meet the standards,the application should be denied,and <br /> reviewing the ordinance for possible changes is separate from this application. <br /> Libby asked where it would leave them if the motion is passed and the attorney declines the proposal. <br /> Barnhart stated if the motion is done as recommended,the City Council can choose what they want to <br /> follow. The City Council can either remand it back to the Planning Commission for further discussion or <br /> they can make a different motion. <br /> Ressler stated identify some practical difficulties <br /> Erickson moved,Bollis seconded,to recommend approval of Application No. LA19-000027,Mike <br /> Johnsrud, 135 Luce Line Ridge,granting of a variance to exceed the allowable square footage for <br /> an oversize accessory structure,with the condition that a second accessory structure not be allowed <br /> on the property at any point in the future. <br /> Thiesse stated he can vote for the motion in order to get it before the City Council,but that he is not in <br /> favor of the stipulation. <br /> McCutcheon stated the ultimate goal is to reduce massing and that he would be in favor of the variance <br /> without the condition. <br /> Ressler noted the Planning Commission will be voting on the motion that includes that condition. If the <br /> motion fails, a new motion can be made. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 4,Nays 3; Gettman,McCutcheon, and Libby opposed. <br /> 3. LA19-000028 STEVEN EGGERT ON BEHALF OF LAKE WEST DEVELOPMENT, <br /> OUTLOT A IVY PLACE,VARIANCE,7:56 P.M.—8:20 P.M. <br /> Page 11 of 16 <br />