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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, January 20,2004 6:00 o’clock p.m. of a S-bedroom mound system should the need arise to replace the existing system serving the house and accessory building. However, the City Council has received and acted on a petition by this neighborhood for municipal sewer, and it is anticipated that the property will be served by municipal sewa in the relatively near future. While the accessory building is conforming as to height, it is nonconfonrung as to size and location. The structure consists of two buildings • an old stable and a newer garage, connected by a circular room. The total square footage is approximately 1075 s.f., which would place this building into die category of an ‘oversize accessory structure’ subject to principal structure setbacks (50' front, 30' side) and not nearer the street than the principal residence structure. However, this building is located approximately 49' from the cul-de-sac where a 50' setback would be required, and it sits between the house and the street Further, its location ranges from 1.5' to 6' from the north side lot line. Gaffron indicated diat the building today is screened from the north by vegetation existing on the adjacent property. Staff believes the neighborhood visual impact today is as minimal as it was in 1990. Gaffron stated that it is assumed tlut the property owner will agree to the coveruuit requirements, including: - the building will not be used for a home occupation; - the building will not be used as a dwelling; and - building will not be rented, leased or otherwise provided for use as a dwelling. In order to approve the CUP, Gaffron explained that the Council must make the following two findings: • the proposed use of the accessory structure with plumbing will not be detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood. • the plumbmg fixtures proposed are in keq)ing with die intended use of the PAGE 45 of 64 li