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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday. November 17,2003 6:00 o’clock p.m. While she would not have voted to support the current placement of the sport court if they’d come before the Commission first, Hawn asked whether a time limit should be placed on the courts removal or new placement. Gallron stated that weather conditions may warrant a removal/relocation deadline of June 2004. Bremer questioned whether the applicants had spoken to their contractor about their role in creating this problem. Gross stated that the contractor refened them to the contract. Tichy, the neighbor, questioned whether Sport Court should have proceeded without a permit knowing what they do about limitations within Orono. He pointed out that Sport Court has acknowledged that Orono is one of 5 communities in the metro area with more restrictive setback allow ances than most. He argued that Sport Court might have a bit more liability in the situation than they have been leading the Gross’ to believe. Craig Jones, owner of Sport Court, stated that for 18 years he has been the one to pull permits for his clients; however, he had recently changed this policy and put the responsibility of this upon the customer. Unfortunately, as in this situation, Jones stated that he has learned this is not an effective alternative and has reversed his policy so that he, the contractor, pulls the permits. Jones stated that he was familiar with Orono’s rules regarding setback, having spoken to Lyle Oman in the past. . Fritzler asked why the contractor didn’t question the fact no permit was posted at the site. He stated that he would not be in support of granting the after-the-fact request. Fritzler moved, Hawn seconded, to recommend denial of Application #03-2950, David and Tara Gross, 2635 Countryside Drive, a request for an after-the-fact variance to PAGE 20 of 56 H 1 1