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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING MELD ON NO VEM BEIC 18, 1996 <br />• <br />( #7) #2192 ROBERT BEUTLER, 1331 NORTH ARM DRIVE - VARIANCES - <br />PUBLIC HEARING 9:0 8-9:25 P.M. <br />The Affidavit of Publication and Certificate of Mailing were noted. <br />The Applicant was present. <br />Mabusth reported that the property is located on Forest Lake. The applicant seeks to <br />construct a new residence lakeward on the property and will meet all required setbacks but <br />will not meet the 140' lot width at the shoreline and at the 75' setback line. In addition, the <br />applicant would like to keep the current principal structure as an accessory structure. It <br />was noted that lakeshore lots are allowed accessory structures in the street yard. The <br />accessory structure will be used for storage and as a workshop and office. The applicants <br />would like to retain the bathroom. A restrict covenant would be required to be filed <br />indicating that the structure would never be used as a second residence or as a guest house <br />or rental property. The only issue raised is whether the applicant should be allowed to <br />keep the structure as an expanded living space. The kitchen fixtures are to be removed <br />but the plumbing would remain. <br />Beutler said it was their intent to build on the property and would like to maintain some of <br />the history of the property by retaining the current residence. He noted that the 3 -car <br />• garage is fi 1, and the extra space would allow for additional storage. <br />Hawn indicated that she was having difficulty with this application as the current residence <br />is in good shape. Hawn noted that the code does not allow for additional living space <br />when the property is less than two acres, but it was her opinion that the applicant would <br />not abuse the code but was concerned if the property was sold at some point. She cited <br />the space would be ideal for a use as a nanny's quarters, and it would be difficult to police <br />what might occur in the future. Other members of the Commission agreed it would be a <br />shame to take the house down. <br />• <br />Mrs. Beutler commented that she was aware of other such situations in Orono. <br />Mabusth stated that the structure would not qualify for use as a guest house reiterating <br />that the property was less than two acres in size. She asked the Commission to consider <br />what dill, pregcp there may be between this application and another application reviewed <br />at the October gieethig. <br />. l' <br />16 <br />