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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Tuesday,January 19,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Barnhart replied that is correct. <br /> Gettman noted the Applicant is trying to minimize the aesthetics. <br /> Mayor Walsh said that is a good point,they could do the entire roof <br /> Gettman stated the 70%initially sounded like the safety as there has to be the perimeter around for the <br /> firemen to be able to walk. <br /> Mayor Walsh said the practical difficulty is they also need to face it south as they are not going to face it <br /> north and there are only so many planes facing south. If that is the only thing they can use and they could <br /> put 500 panels on but they really only want 30 panels and they need those two more. <br /> Mr. O'Connell said he has some shade issues on some of the south facing roofs but he could put all those <br /> triangular shapes covered with 70%solar panels. He personally does not like that aesthetic and in Orono <br /> it is not the intent to have that look. Given the aesthetic obligation he feels he has,he would like to <br /> maximize the solar on the one aesthetically available,the biggest south facing rectangular plane. <br /> Chair Ressler thinks the fundamental of inadequate access to sunlight is the best way to define this. It is <br /> being met by definition and the Planning Commission needs to decide if they can rest their laurels on this <br /> because they know that aesthetics is probably the biggest concern that ties around it based on the <br /> discussions. <br /> Gettman moved,Boils seconded,to approve LA 20-73,3145 North Shore Drive,Variance as <br /> applied. VOTE: Ayes 6,Nays 0. <br /> Barnhart asked if the Planning Commission would find it appropriate to suggest the City Council consider <br /> a change to the code. <br /> Chair Ressler replied yes,absolutely. <br /> 3. LA20-76 CHRIS MOE,2425 THOROUGHBRED LANE,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT <br /> (STAFF: LAURA OAKDEN) <br /> Chris Moe,Applicant,was present. <br /> Staff presented a summary packet of information. The Applicant wishes to install full bathroom facilities <br /> in roughly a 1,500 square foot accessory building with a garage on their property which includes a <br /> recreational space. A conditional use permit(CUP)is required due to the proposed shower. Staff is <br /> recommending approval contingent upon the property owner's agreement to filling out those covenants <br /> with the four standards which they see often including it will not be used as home occupation, dwelling, <br /> rented/leased, etcetera. The Applicant submitted a letter of support from the abutting neighbor. <br /> Chair Ressler noted the City code does not allow short-term lease in its current code and asked if that is <br /> correct. <br /> Ms. Oakden replied that is correct. <br /> Page 22 of 28 <br />