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Zoning File #1688 October 11» 1991 Page 3 an answering service. Both the Zoning and Police Departments have received calls from residents since the intensification in parking on the property. Mr. Buranen contends that the drivers of the limousines are not actual employees but independent contractors who merely come to the site to pick up the limos. Their cars are now parked to the rear of the residential structure or inside the attached garage. His addendum goes on to note that no assistant is employed within his residence and that he operates his business solely from his residence. Mr. Buranen also advises certain physical disabilities that have made him incapable of regular employment in his former occupation or makes him a less attractive candidate for certain positions. Mr. Buranen has also asked for information on other home occupation licenses issued by the City. Staff reviewed some of the more unique licensee- i r^sued by the City advising of a disabled resident confined to a wheeli/'.air who has a small motor repair operation in northern rural Orono, The disabled individual had to have an employee on the site to assist him because he could only operate the business from a wheelchair. Staff also reviewed the various contractors who have home occupation licenses where equipment is stored in the interior of accessory structures and some of those businesses have employees come to the site to pick up equipment. Staff acknowledges the majority of these contractors are located in the rural areas of the City where large accessory structures have either been installed or were on the property at the time of the acquisition of the property. Review Exhibit H. Mr. Buranen proposes the installation of a garage to the rear of his property that would sustain the two additional limos. Based on current standards of the Code, this can be realized without the need of variances as follows: Total lot area = 34,944 s.f. Allowed lot coverage = 5,241.6 s.f. or 15% Proposed with accessory garage = 2,781.8 s.f. Note all required setbacks are met for an accessory structure over 750 s.f. Proposed at 840 s.f. [15' setback from all lot lines] Please note no hardcover ordinances apply for this property. Staff has reviewed the questionable areas of the home occupation licence application as proposed by applicant with the applicant and advised that staff could not issue or recommend approval as presented because of the many questions raised when reviewing the various standards. Staff would suggest that the Planning Commission review those standards: