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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 19,2002 6:30 o’clock p.m. (#2333 Proposed Zoning Code Amendment - Home Occupations, Continued) a boutique every weekend, and the neighbors began to complain about the situation. Gaffron questioned whether four times a month is too much and should be reduced. Gaffron stated another situation to consider is a business that brings in a large number of people at certain times and whether that type of business should be restricted. Fritzler stated there are a number of businesses that have been operating for some period of time without any complaints. Fritzler stated in his view a licensing procedure may be better than a conditional use permit. Smith commented in her view the language already contained in the ordinance does not need to be changed, and that perhaps some additional performance standards need to be added. Hawn stated she likes the simplicity of not needing a license. Hawn stated it is very difficult to have one set of performance standards for 80 percent of the population and then grant special licenses for the other 20 percent who do not comply with these standards. Hawn stated she would prefer that more e.xemptions not be included in the ordinance. Kluth suggested leaving the language as is and amending it in the future if a problem arises. Rahn stated he prefer the license option if the home occupation could be reviewed upon a complaint being received. Rahn stated in addition to some home occupations not being anticipated, there could also be some complaints that are not specific to this ordinance. Rahn stated the City would need to deal with that type of complaint also. Smith stated the City could also consider grandfathering those businesses in that have been operating for a number of years. Kluth stated it should be non-transferrablc grandfathering. Hawn moved. Smith seconded, to table Application #2333, Proposed Zoning Code Amendment, Section 10.20, Subdivision 4C, Home Occupation Standards. VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. (#5) #01-2706 RICHARD AND JANE STARK, 815 PARTENWOOD ROAD, VARIANCE CHANGES, 7:19 p.m. - 7:21 p.m. Richard and Jane Stark, Applicants, were present. Bottenberg stated the original variance on this property was granted in 1997, and has been renewed every year since then. The Applicants purchased the property and were granted a renewal of the variances to permit construction of a four-stall garage and additional living area to a one level residence. At the time the Applicant's builder applied for a building permit, it was discovered there w’as a conflict w ith the amount of hardcover in the 0-75 ’ setback zone versus the amount approved. The submitted plans showed a larger amount of hardcover than w hat had been approved. PAGE 7