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f - I <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17, 1998 <br /> (#2408 MIKE HILBELINK, Continued) <br /> Van Zomeren stated if the barn is to remain for use as a garage or storage it should be classified as <br /> an accessory structure which would not need a variance. Keeping a horse on a property is regulated <br /> as a conditional use and requires at least three acres of lot area. Van Zomeren remarked she was <br /> under the impression the barn would be removed until this afternoon when the Applicant informed her <br /> that the barn would not be torn down. <br /> Hilbelink stated they are not aware of how the barn will be utilized in the future, but Mr. Wolf is not <br /> contemplating housing a horse at the present time. Mr. Wolf would like the option of being able to <br /> house animals in the barn in the future. <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> Schroeder inquired whether the lot line could be relocated to accommodate the rear lot setback. <br /> Chair Smith stated the structure needs to be 75' from the lot line and 150'to the nearest residence, <br /> with a three acre minimum to keep a horse. <br /> Stoddard suggested the Applicant call it a garage and not have animals. <br /> Wolf stated he is looking down the road and would like to keep his options open as far as housing <br /> animals. <br /> Chair Smith stated the Applicant could act on the application with the understanding that the barn <br /> will be classified as an accessory structure and will not be used to house animals or the lot line could <br /> 41, be revised to meet the requirements. <br /> Hilbelink inquired if the adjoining property owner was agreeable to a variance to allow the barn to be <br /> used to house animals in the future, whether the application could be approved as submitted. <br /> Berg stated the Planning Commission needs to deal with what is currently existing on the property <br /> and to make it as conforming as possible. <br /> Hilbelink inquired whether a conditional use permit could be obtained for a horse. <br /> Van Zomeren stated this application was noticed as a lot line rearrangement and not as a conditional <br /> use permit for an accessory structure that might house an animal. Van Zomeren stated the distance <br /> from the north property line to the nearest adjacent property needs to be measured. <br /> Chair Smith stated the Planning Commission can only act on what has been presented at tonight's <br /> meeting, which would mean that the barn would not be able to house animals in the future, or the <br /> Applicant could request that the application be tabled to allow the Applicant time to submit revised <br /> plans. <br /> Van Zomeren stated she would be in favor of tabling the application to allow time to renotify the <br /> neighborhood about housing an animal. <br /> Chair Smith recommended tabling the application to allow the Applicant time to submit a revised lot <br /> line to allow the barn to house animals in the future. <br /> Wolf inquired whether the Planning Commission could act on the matter if a 75' setback is <br /> • maintained. <br /> Page 4 <br />