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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,May 16,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> supporting the requested variance lot width variances and boundary line adjustment.Additionally,they <br /> have provided their supporting documentation regarding practical difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Staff finds that the proposed lot line <br /> adjustment improving existing non-conformities on hardcover,building setbacks, and driveway setbacks <br /> is a positive improvement.The lot width variance requested may be supported by practical difficulty. <br /> Staff finds there may be some practical difficulties to support that lot width variance. <br /> Jon Ressler,3683 North Shore Drive, stated the reason for this application is to apply how the property <br /> has been used in practice for over three decades. <br /> Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. <br /> Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. <br /> Kirchner stated it seems that there are slight improvements to hardcover and he does not have a lot of <br /> issues with the application. <br /> Bollis sees that it is clearing up an issue as far as how the properties have been used.He agrees that part <br /> of it is getting smaller and the other getting bigger.The reduced hardcover and setback getting better in <br /> places is helpful. <br /> McCutcheon thinks they are improving the situation with items that Staff highlighted,plus thirty years is <br /> a long time and they are correcting something,especially when there is agreement from both neighbors. <br /> Kirchner moved,Libby seconded,to approve LA22-000017,3683&3685 North Shore Drive,Lot <br /> Width Variances as part of an Administrative Boundary Line Adjustment Between the two <br /> properties.VOTE: Ayes: 7,Nays 0. <br /> 2. LA22-000024 SHARRATT DESIGN,3350 FOX STREET,REQUESTS A CONDITIONAL <br /> USE PERMIT FOR A GUEST HOUSE USE. (STAFF: MELANIE CURTIS) <br /> This item was tabled at the request of the Applicant. <br /> 3. LA22-000018 TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO SETBACKS FOR IRRIGATION <br /> SYSTEMS.THE AMENDMENT WOULD ALLOW IRRIGATION SYSTEMS IN <br /> REQUIRED YARDS.(STAFF: JEREMY BARNHART) <br /> Barnhart noted this is a general housekeeping amendment. Irrigation systems are a listed accessory use in <br /> most zoning districts including residential and there is a setback for accessory structures between 5, 10, <br /> and 15 feet. Irrigation systems are located throughout the yard and often within the required setback.They <br /> are proposing to add irrigation systems as a non-encroachment,allowing them to be irrigated in required <br /> yards. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance as drafted. <br /> Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. <br /> Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. <br /> Page 2 of 8 <br />