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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON MAY 19, 1 997 <br />0 (#9 - #2233 Walter Holzer - Continued) <br />Van Zomeren reported that the applicant is seeking a height variance to allow for <br />construction of an accessory structure that would provide storage for his business, an <br />office, and bathroom. There is considerable distance between the residence and proposed <br />accessory structure. The applicant has also applied for a home occupation license. Code <br />requires an accessory structure to be the same height or lower than the principal structure. <br />The residence was built in the late 1800's and is short in stature. Van Zomeren noted that <br />the principal structure does not have an attached garage. Van Zomeren agreed that the <br />height variance makes sense but resolution of the home occupation license must first <br />occur. <br />Lindquist informed the applicant that no action will be taken on this application due to the <br />home occupation licensing issue. He asked for applicant's comments. <br />Holzer said the distance between the two structures is to maintain the character of the <br />house which has a shallow pitched roof. He would like to add on to the home at some <br />time in the future. <br />Lindquist noted that a bathroom is also not allowed in an accessory structure. <br />is Holzer said he is self - employed and would also use the space for displaying of a collection <br />and office. The main purpose is to store his plumbing equipment. <br />Lindquist informed Holzer that he would probably have a problem with running the <br />business from his home. Holzer questioned where the fine is drawn from that of a safes <br />person using garage for storage of business items. Lindquist advised Holzer to attend the <br />work session regarding home occupation. <br />Smith noted that if the applicant was using the space for storing cars it would not present <br />a problem. She noted the number of oversized garages and guest houses in Orono. <br />McMillan noted that economic hardship is not a valid reason for requesting a variance. <br />Stoddard indicated that the work session will review the differences in how people now <br />conduct business. He noted that aesthetics and use are key issues. He asked how large <br />the accessory structure would be. When informed of the size, 1200 s.f., Stoddard stated a <br />variance would be required from the 1000 s. f. allowable. <br />Lindquist reported that the two issues are the size of the accessory structure requiring a <br />CUP and home occupation license. <br />Van Zomeren said the application requested a variance approval only and the CUP would <br />have to be reviewed. <br />12 <br />