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Narrative for CUP Request <br /> 3500 Bayside Rd <br /> City of Orono, <br /> We are currently in the process of building an Accessory Garage and gained approval from the City of <br /> Orono for initial design back on 12/07/20. Up front we were focused on overall footprint and height to <br /> achieve enough room for Mezzanine level; however,we were never sure how we would leverage the <br /> mezzanine space if approved (it was approved). <br /> COVID has shifted our way of thinking over time since we can no longer depend on businesses being <br /> open whether that be restaurants,stores,or fitness centers. Our overall goal is to become more self- <br /> contained. The Accessory Garage helps to achieve this goal in many ways as it relates to additional <br /> storage,food,supplies, and fitness (health and well-being). <br /> We had always envisioned having a bathroom with sink and toilet which is included in the Mortgage <br /> Holder Consent to Declaration of Restricted Covenant (we were in the process of getting our Consents <br /> from Chase and American Home Mortgage); however, our recent decision to add a shower now requires <br /> a CUP. <br /> Our decision to add the shower became clear as we started to discuss our lifestyle and daily schedule of <br /> our family. Having 4 daughters we often get up early to workout. Historically we would go to club, <br /> workout,shower, and head to work. Having both the Mezzanine level fitness area and shower will now <br /> allow us to leverage our Accessory Garage in the same fashion. Wake up,go down to garage,workout, <br /> shower, and head to work without disturbing our family. It is also over 100ft from new Accessory <br /> Garage to front entry door of our home so getting bundled up after a workout, hiking back up to house <br /> in the bitter cold just to take everything off and shower does not sound very appealing. Especially in the <br /> dead of winter. Our daughters are also at an age where they like to work out. <br /> The garage shower will also be a great place to wash our dog(groomers were also shut down during <br /> COVID)and more importantly clean up after working on cars,woodworking, etc. rather than dragging <br /> dirt and grime up to our home. <br /> Use of Accessory Garage <br /> • 1/2 main level will be used of sport court (basketball,volleyball, etc.) and kid activities. <br /> • 1/2 main level will be used for storage/cars, workshop, bathroom, and bar/shelving area <br /> (refrigerator for overflow from our home, refreshments, etc.). <br /> • Mezzanine Level will be used for fitness area and kids'games (ping pong table,foosball,video <br /> games, etc.) <br /> Lastly,we have no desire or plans to utilize our Accessory Garage as any kind of temporary or <br /> permanent overnight housing,for rent or otherwise. As always please do not hesitate to call if you have <br /> questions. <br /> Regards, <br /> Glenn and Nancy Solie <br />