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EXHIBIT G MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, October 20,2003 6:00 o'clock p.m. (§5) M2-2858 SCOTTSTAyDA, 2659 C.4SCO FOiXrROAD, Continued Mabuith moved, Rabn seconded, recommendlnf approval of Application #03-2858, Scott Standa, 2659 Casco Point Road, granting after-the-fact variance approval for the reconstruction of a 4*X7* deck and 3* wide access stain to the accessory slnicture, subject to the removal of the concrete slab, sidew alk along the side of the rMidencc, and all landscape plastic prior to the final Inspection; Duly noting that the structure Is considered a nonconforming structure and limited structural repair is allowed. VOTE: Ayes 4, Na>*s 1, Fritzler dissenting. Fritzier staf-^i that he nothei supported the work being proposed to the nonconforming structure nor could support the after-the-fact request. (#6) #03-2923 STEVAN WAGNER, 3607 SHORELINE DRI\T, VARIANCE, 6:43 - 7:40 P.M. Slevan Wagner, the Applicant, and Martin Woody, the Architect, were present. Foth reported that the applicant has submined an application for a building e.xpansion and remodel In the B-1 Zoning District. As per Cit>- Code Section 78-642 any application for a commercial building permit prompts a site review by the Planning Commission and City Council. The applicant has requested the following: 1 ) Commercial site plan review* in order to obtain a building permit to remodel and expand an existing 2310 s.f. concrete block building on the property to a 4080 s.f. building, a 1,770 s.f. total expansion. 2) A setback variance in order to re-use the existing sign pole which is setback 8 ’ from the front property line where 10‘ is required. The signage itself will extend an additional 4* into the setback area for a sign setback of 4 ’ when 10* is required.* 3) Hardcover variance to allow existing drivew ay hardcover to become structural hardcover.* *Foth noted that each of these items would be review ed in pan w ith the overall commercial site review Foth explained that the property located at 3607 Shoreline Drive has historically served as an equipment rental business. WTrile lawn and garden equipment rental is a permitted use in the district, there is a great deal of outdoor storage associated with this business. Outdoor storage is a conditional use in the Industrial district only. WTiile the existing sign is located 8 ’ from the fiont property line, where a 10* setback is required, Foth stated that the applicant is proposing to re-use this sign in part including the non-conforming setback. The property is allowed signage up to 250 s.f ; therefore, the proposed signage of 150 s.f is in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Pa|e7of29