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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,September 19,2022 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. <br /> McCutcheon noted the Applicant seems to understand the building envelope and the garage is within that. <br /> He does not think it is egregious and in Minnesota an attached garage makes a lot of sense. <br /> Kirchner agrees and noted the significant benefit in removing the existing detached garage out of the <br /> right-of-way and away from public utilities as noted by Staff. That is a significant improvement to the <br /> benefit of the City and surrounding neighbors when those utilities need to be serviced. <br /> Kraemer agreed it is a win-win-win for the neighbors,homeowner, and City. <br /> Ressler agreed they are improving the position and showing something reasonable.He is in support. <br /> Kirchner moved,Ressler seconded,to approve LA22-000045,1153 Elmwood Avenue.VOTE: Ayes: <br /> 7,Nays 0. <br /> 4. LA22-000046 ESKUCHE DESIGN,3345 FOX STREET,REQUESTS A CONDITIONAL <br /> USE PERMIT FOR A GUEST HOUSE USE.(STAFF: MELANIE CURTIS) <br /> Peter Eskuche,Applicant,was present. <br /> Staff presented a summary packet of information. Curtis noted The Applicant wishes to construct a new, <br /> 971 square foot accessory building which will function as a guest house and the property meets size <br /> qualification to support a guesthouse which will be four bedrooms and the septic system on the property <br /> will need to be upsized to support.It will be in a conforming location and will meet all regulations <br /> including height.The City has not received any public comments and Staff recommends approval <br /> conditioned upon the property owner's agreement for the filing of a covenant in the title of the property <br /> assuring that the guesthouse will not be used for a home occupation,will not be rented or leased under <br /> any circumstances,and recommendation of an additional condition of approval that the septic system be <br /> upgraded appropriately. Staff recommends approval. <br /> Mr.Eskuche noted it is a completely conforming and permitted use and he is available for any questions. <br /> Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. <br /> Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. <br /> Ressler noted a Conditional Use Permit(CUP)has governing rules and regulations that must be met with <br /> a permit which are the protections the City has. <br /> Ressler moved,Libby seconded,to approve LA22-000046,3345 Fox Street,Conditional Use Permit <br /> as applied.VOTE:Ayes: 7,Nays 0. <br /> 5. LA22-000048 TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO MAXIMUM ACCESSORY <br /> BUILDING HEIGHT WITHIN RR-1A AND RR-1B RURAL ZONING DISTRICTS. <br /> (STAFF: LAURA OAKDEN) <br /> Page 8of9 <br />