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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 1998 <br /> • <br /> (Zoning Amendment, continued) <br /> Gaffron stated the concern with allowing plumbing in accessory buildings is the potential <br /> for that building to become a dwelling/rental unit, and perhaps definition of what constitutes a <br /> dwelling unit should be addressed to help resolve Staffs concerns. Building inspectors have <br /> suggested that the adding of a sink and toilet in an accessory building may not necessarily result <br /> in a dwelling potential, but adding of a tub or shower along with a toilet and sink can lead to <br /> separate dwelling potential. <br /> Chair Smith inquired whether requests of this type were becoming more common. <br /> Gaffron replied the City has been dealing with these requests for the past ten years and anticipates <br /> it will continue in the future. <br /> Van Zomeren suggested the number of accessory structures with plumbing on the property be <br /> limited. <br /> Lindquist recommended limiting it to one accessory building with plumbing. <br /> Gaffron stated if the buildings are connected by an enclosed walkway, according to the building <br /> inspector they are considered one structure. <br /> McMillan inquired whether the property owners are subject to sewer assessment for the additional <br /> plumbing. <br /> • Gaffron suggested leaving sewer assessment out of this ordinance, but traditionally the property <br /> owner is assessed a sewer unit for a guest house. <br /> Stoddard stated the Planning Commission should get some guidance from the City Council on how <br /> SAC units should be assessed. <br /> Gaffron suggested the matter be tabled to allow the Planning Commission more time to review the <br /> proposed zoning code amendment. <br /> Hawn suggested Staff define how much abuse of the zoning code needs to be demonstrated before <br /> the conditional use permit can be discontinued. <br /> Van Zomeren remarked it would be hard to define all the variables and different scenarios. <br /> Gaffron noted conditional use permits traditionally go along with the property. <br /> Chair Smith suggested the Planning Commission hold a joint session with the City Council to <br /> discuss this matter further. <br /> Lindquist stated Daniel Kluth is welcome to attend the workshop dealing with the proposed <br /> zoning code amendment. <br /> Gaffron noted the public hearing dealing with this zoning amendment will be continued to a <br /> work session with the Planning Commission. <br /> • PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> Page 16 <br />