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0 <br />• <br />MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />WORK SESSION HELD ON DECEMBER 15, 1997 <br />eliminate the need to follow up on all phone calls. Lindquist said he would not <br />investigate an anonymous call. Van Zomeren and Gaffron said this occurs frequently. <br />Gaffron informed Schroeder that they follow up on complaints. Calls are investigated to <br />determine whether a problem exists. Schroeder said many people will not want to write a <br />letter. Van Zomeren questioned how follow up can occur. McMillan suggested getting <br />advice from City Attorney Barrett. Van Zomeren said she would like to eliminate what is <br />currently in the code. Lindquist, Schroeder, and Smith agreed. Hawn suggested the use <br />of a fee. <br />Smith asked what happens to businesses that are currently in effect that are not allowed <br />under the ordinance. Gaffron said an amortization schedule could be used or be <br />grandfathered in and acknowledged for the record. Schroeder referenced the use of <br />marina licensing in order to correct deficiencies, which has not worked. Van Zomeren <br />said licensing is extending a privilege but there is a right to conduct a business. Stoddard <br />said he felt a fee creates an added burden. Van Zomeren said the $30 licensing fee is to <br />cover the expense of investigating the business. <br />Smith asked if a determination has been made regarding the use of plumbing in an <br />accessory structure as a side line business. Gaffron said it has not. McMillan suggested <br />reviewing the issue of grandfathering in a business. Lindquist noted that a person cannot <br />be put out of business. McMillan asked about businesses that are non - conforming. <br />Lindquist said they should be allowed to show conformity. Lindquist said new <br />businesses that do not conform would not be allowed. <br />24 <br />