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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, September 15,2003 6:00 o’clock p.m. e (#6) #03-2929 JEFF MARTINEAU, 2565 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, 6:40 - 7.24 P.M. Jeff Martineau, the Applicant, was present. Gaffron explained that the applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for plumbing in an accessory structure, to allow installation of a half bath (toilet, sink and shower) in a proposed detached garage with upper level exercise and sitting room. The proposed plans include a kitchenette with range, sink and refngerator, and could easily function as a small guest house as designed. However, the property does not contain adequate acreage for a guest house CUP (would need 4 acres in this 2-acre zone). The proposed structure and its associated driveway are all within the 75-250' zone. This building will replace a smaller existing storage building located northeast of the house. Significant portions of the existing residence are within the 0-75' zone. The new accessory building and driveway would increase hardcover beyond the hardcover allotment for the property absent any removals. Applicant has submitted a hardcover removal plan that would result in the overall hardcover limit on the property being met, so that no hardcover variance is required. The structure will meet all pertinent setbacks. Gaffron indicated that the applicant proposes to construct a detached 844 s.f. 2-stall garage with adjacent shop area, and a second level with a sitting room, exercise room, screen poich plus half-bath and kitchenette (range, sink and refrigerator). As depicted in the plans, the proposed structure contains all the features that would make it functional as a guest house. However, the property is in a 2-acre zone and is only 1.5 acres in area, so it does not qualify for a Guest House CUP which requires double the zoning district acreage, or 4 acres. Gaffron noted that the applicant has indicated he is willing to remove elements of the kitchenette necessary to disqualify this as a guest house. The criteria or conditions for a CUP for accessory structure plumbing include: 1 . The Council must find that the proposed use of the accessory structure with plumbing will not be detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood. 2. The Council must find that the plumbing fixtures proposed are in keeping with the intended use of the accessory building. 3. The property must be 2.0 acres in area or larger. 4. The accessory building must be conforming in location, size and height. 5. The property owner must agree to the filing of a covenant in the title of the property providing that: a. the accessory building will not be used for a home occupation unless specifically approved by City or if allowed by City code, the accessory building will not be used as a dwelling unless a guest house CUP is obtained. the accessory building will not be rented, leased or otherwise provided for use as a dwelling under any circumstances. b. c. PAGE 5 of 25 A