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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br /> MINUTES FOR MAY 17, 1999 <br /> (#12) #2491 DEBORAH SHOLL,4100 WATERTOWN ROAD -SKETCH PLAN —(cont.) <br /> III <br /> purposes is a permitted use provided it is for the non-commercial use of the property owner or <br /> resident and meets the available area standards, which requires that a minimum of two acres of <br /> open pasture must be available for a single horse and one additional acre must be available for <br /> each additional horse. <br /> Weinberger stated that Watertown Road is a City owned right-of-way. The Subdivision Code <br /> requires the north 33 feet of Watertown Road be dedicated to the City. The portion of the property <br /> dedicated is not considered as lot area. <br /> It is City Staffs conclusion that the property should support additional residential lots in the future <br /> to the west if an access road is added and suitable septic sites are located. The concern is the <br /> use of the oversized arena and barn on a 12 acre farm rather than the existing 37 acres. <br /> Sholl stated she would like to subdivide this property, noting that the barn and arena are presently <br /> being leased and riding lessons are provided. Sholl commented that a septic report has been submitted <br /> and that she has replaced one septic system for the residence located on Orchard <br /> Park. A plan has been submitted for a second septic site for the existing main house which would <br /> be located within the proposed lot line. <br /> Sholl remarked that the barn is able to hold 16 horses and she has some people that are interested <br /> in using the property as a horse farm. They are looking to house approximately five to six horses <br /> at this time. They are not interested in purchasing the whole parcel. <br /> Stoddard inquired when the barn and arena were constructed. <br /> Sholl stated that the barn is approximately 75 to 80 years old and the barn was added on in <br /> III <br /> approximately 1970. The arena was constructed in 1970. <br /> Lindquist inquired if the property located on Orchard Road was being rented. <br /> Sholl stated the house is being rented at this time. <br /> Lindquist inquired whether Orchard Road would be split off. <br /> Sholl remarked that it is not her intention at this time to split that parcel off. <br /> Lindquist commented that the accessory structures raise several issues with this application as <br /> well as leaving the residence on Orchard Road, noting that he probably would not approve it the <br /> way it is being presented. <br /> Sholl stated that building is taxed as non-homestead. <br /> Lindquist stated that he does not have a problem with the barn, arena and house, but that the use <br /> of the buildings may pose a problem. Lindquist stated the property on Orchard Road should be <br /> split into two parcels or the buildings should be removed. <br /> Hawn commented that adequate pasture land is required for the housing of horses. <br /> Stoddard suggested that the Applicant meet with City Staff to discuss these issues, noting that <br /> if the Applicant wishes to keep the guest house, she will need to make that conforming and the <br /> Applicant will also need to determine how many horses will be housed on that property in order <br /> to calculate the appropriate number of acres. <br /> • Lindquist commented that the Applicant should meet with City Staff to help bring this sketch <br /> 18 <br />