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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 20, 2004 6:00 o’clock p.m. JelT Gori, Morton Buildings, noted that there is a vegetation buffer on three sides of the building and that it would be more aesthetically pleasing to have one building rather than multiple buildings. Rahn inquired what the purpose is for having 12-foot sidewalls. Gori stated with 12-foot sidewalls, the overhead door would be 10 feet, noting that on a residential home the overhead door is seven or eight feet. Gori indicated the taller sidewalls would accommodate a larger item. Rahn stated he still has a concern regarding the size of the structure, and that if two buildings were constructed, the need for the variances would be eliminated. Leslie staled in his view two smaller buildings would be more attractive rather than one large industrial looking structure. Leslie noted that the appearance of something also tends to be in the eye of the beholder and can vary from person to person. Ralm staled the Planning Commission has to grant variances based on a hardship, which has not been demonstrated. Leslie stated even if the alternate septic site cannot be swapped with the structure, a number of the Planning Conunission members have a concern regarding the size of the building. Leslie stated the viability of the alternate septic site should be detennmed before a final decision is made Rahn indicated the applicant has the option of tabling his application until the results come back on his alternate septic site or have the Planning Commission vote on each of the variances. Rahn inquired what the setbacks would be if the building wcie reduced to 1200 square feet. Giindlach indicated any accessory structure over 1000 feet has to meet principal stmeture setbacks. Leslie noted the setback would be 15 feet if the structure were reduced to 1000 square feet Jurgens indicated he would be willing to make a motion approving the variance to permit the proposed storage shed to be located nearer the front but denying the variance for the north side yard setback and the oversized accessory structure area variance. PAGE 17 -4^