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MINUTES OF TIIF. ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19,2001 6:30 o'clock p.m. (#6) «01-2734 MARGIE NEWTON, 505 ORCHARD PARK ROAD, VARI ANCE, 7:59 p.m. - 8:09 p.m. Margie Newton, Applicant, and Thomas Bren, Contractor, were present. Weinberger stated the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit an e.xisting horse bam to remain on the property located closer to the front property line than the new proposed house. Orono’s Zoning Ordinance prohibits accessory buildings from being located closer to the front property line than a principal structure. Weinberger stated the Applicant is proposing to construct a 621 square foot addition to the bam The proposed building woald be 1,700 square feet. Any building over 1,000 square feet is considered an oversized aeccssoiy building. The bam location meets standards required for special setback regulations that apply to private bams and stables. The Applicant currently has two horses on the property that she would like to retain. Weinberger stated new soil testing and septic design has been submitted by the Applicant and approved by the Citv ’s on-site septic manager for a four bedroom house, which could be e.xpanded to a five bedroom is needed. Staff is recommending approval of the variance to permit the oversized accessory buildin- to remain on the property based on the existing building location, the best building site on ihc'lot is lock’d behind the barn, and it allows for a walkout at the highest lot elevation. Mabusth noted the riding arena would also be subject to the principal structure setbacks. Bren indicated the paddock area would just be used for pasture. Bren stated at this time thev do not intend to use it for anvthing but pasture. I law n recommended the Planning Commission grant a variance for accessorv use to the land. Kahn inquired whether the original house has been removed. Weinberger stated the house was removed a couple of weeks ago. Newton indicated the addition to the bam would be used for storage, noting she has a canmer she would like to store inside. ~ ‘ Bren stated the principal residence would be constructed prior to the addition to the bam. There were no public comments regarding this application. Ilavvn moved, Lindquist seconded, to recommend approval of Application #01-2734 505 Orchard Park Road, granting of a variance to permit the oversized accessorv buildina to remain on property without a principal structure, subject to the construction 'of the prikipal residence located behind the barn occurring prior to the addition to the barn, and grantino of a v permitting accessory use of land. VOTE: Ayes7,Navs0. ^ "»'n^ of a variance PAGE 10