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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: J. Barnhart Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. To consider an ordinance altering the maximum size for accessory buildings. <br /> <br />2. Background/ Council Vote. At their meeting on June 10, 2019 the City Council, when <br />reviewing a variance request, questioned the oversize accessory building (OAB) maximums <br />codified in section 78-1434. The variance would have allowed an OAB to be larger than <br />permitted by code, but was denied due to failure to address practical difficulties. <br /> <br />At its workshop on August 12th, the Council discussed the OAB regulations, and directed staff to <br />prepare an ordinance for consideration that would remove the maximum size for a single <br />accessory building. Staff was also directed to contact the original variance applicant to inform <br />him of the potential change. <br /> <br />In the development of the ordinance, staff noted that there is a cap on the size of the accessory <br />building, as the table does not contemplate lots larger than 14 acres. Staff proposes establishing a <br />percentage for these largest lots, consistent with the current pattern, found in Exhibit E. <br /> <br />3. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On September 16th, the Planning Commission held <br />a public hearing. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 6-0 on a motion <br />to approve the ordinance. The members of the Commission were in agreement that the real issue <br />was massing, and the single building maximum didn’t necessarily address the situation. <br /> <br />4. Public Comment. To date, no comments have been received. <br /> <br />5. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the Council adopt the ordinance as drafted. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />City Council should review the ordinance and adopt or amend. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Draft Ordinance <br />B. PC Staff report <br />C. PC Minutes 9-16-19 <br />D. Council work session minutes 8-12-19 <br />E. Lot Percentage Exhibit <br /> <br />References <br />PC Exhibits 9-16-19 <br /> Item No.: 18 Date: October 14, 2019 <br />Item Description: LA19-000062 – City of Orono, Text Amendment, Oversized <br />Accessory Building Size Regulations <br />Presenter: Jeremy Barnhart, AICP <br />Community Development Director <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda