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2. The property is located in the RR-IA. Single Family Rural Residential Zoning <br />Dis’rict. <br />3. The Orono Planning Commission reviewed this application on November 1 9.200 1 <br />and recommended approval of variances by a vote of 7 to 0. <br />4. 'I'he Planning Commission mode the following findings of fact: <br />A. Horses ore a permitted accessory use in the RR-IA district. The minimum <br />setback for a private bom from any lot line is 75'. The minimum setback <br />from adjacent residences is 1 ^0*. The bam location meets standards required <br />for special setback rcgulati that apply to pri\ ate bams and stables. <br />B. The property was part of the recent 6 lot plat of Kokesh Farm. This lot is a <br />record lot meeting minimum lot width and lot a<ca requirements for the <br />zoning district. <br />C. In November, 2001 the City of Orono issued a demolitiop oemrit and the old <br />non-conforming hou.se and garage were removed. The house was non- <br />conforming because it was located within the 100 ’ front yard setback. <br />D. A 50* pasture easement is located over the south 50' of this property. The <br />casement was recorded by the developer of Kokesh Farm and is for pasture <br />use by the propery owiicr to the south. The proposed dc\ elopment does not <br />impact the 50' easement. <br />E. The proposed house location meets all required setbacks. The house was <br />located to take advantage ofe.xisting topography for a walkout and to locate <br />the building a greater distance from the street. <br />F. New soil testing and septic design has been submitted by the property owner <br />and approved by the City On-Site Sy stems Manager. The final septic design <br />is for a 4 bedroom house but could be expanded to a 5 bedroom if needed. <br />O. The proposed outdoor riding area (paddock) is located in the front yard aad <br />is located in on area that is near the bam and is suitable for pasture purposes. <br />Page 2 of 7