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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 /> • <br /> plan into conformance with City Codes. <br /> Sholl commented that the barn and arena have been grandfathered in to her knowledge. <br /> Gaffron stated that once the lot lines are changed, the buildings may need to be removed or <br /> reduced, noting that he would need to obtain the opinion of the City Attorney to verify whether these <br /> buildings are grandfathered in. <br /> Weinberger stated that there have been other applications regarding this property and all have <br /> been tabled due to the issues regarding the accessory buildings as they relate to the property <br /> lines. <br /> Sholl inquired whether a condition could be imposed on this property that no conditional use permit <br /> would be issued. <br /> Gaffron commented that a future City Council could change that condition if they so desired. <br /> Hawn commented that the horse farm fits in with the character of Orono and that the Applicant should <br /> consider additional acreage for the housing of horses. <br /> Charles Kelley, Council Member, stated that in the past when this barn and arena were used for <br /> horse shows, parking along Watertown Road was a problem. Kelley commented that the <br /> environmental issues regarding the disposal of the waste from the horses should also be addressed. <br /> Sholl stated that presently the waste is hauled away and is stored temporarily on the eastern <br /> • side of the property. <br /> Stoddard stated that the Applicant will need to make a determination on whether to keep the guest <br /> house along with a determination on how many horses will be housed there. <br /> Lindquist remarked that the Applicant should meet with City Staff and review the variances required <br /> to see if any of them could be avoided. <br /> Gaffron stated that the conditional use permit was based on the entire 37 acres being considered <br /> one parcel. <br /> Sholl commented that she would like to keep the barn, arena, and house on one lot. Sholl noted <br /> that if 21 or 22 acres are needed to keep that as one lot, she may not proceed with the subdivision. <br /> Gaffron stated that the City's table regarding oversized accessory structures does not go beyond <br /> 6,000 square feet and that number will need to be calculated. <br /> Kelley stated the Applicant will need to make a determination on whether she wishes to keep the <br /> commercial use of this property, which will require more acreage, or to give up the commercial <br /> use and go with fewer acres. <br /> PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br /> Items#13 and 14 follow Item 16. <br /> • (#15) PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL 19, 1999. <br /> 19 <br />