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MINirreS OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Monday, April 15,2002 6:30 o’clock p.m. (#02-2762 Timothy and Mary S^^cczo, Continued) Weinberger stated Staff is recommending appro\-aI of the variances based on the hardships demonstrated. Staff also recommends approval of the variances that would allow the accessory buildings to remain on the property until such time as they have reached the end of their useful life. This recommendation includ . the understanding the buildings would not be allowed to expand or have any structural modiftcations. Weinberger staled the buildings on the site are currently considered legal non conforming because they were constructed pnor to the adoption of the current zoning ordinance. The buildings would remain legal non-conforming and would Ik required to be removed once they have reached the end of their useful life Mr. and Mrs. Sweezo had nothing further to add to Stafl's report. There were no public comments relating to this application. Smith inquired whether the new residence could be located where the existing bam or garage is, noting that it would bring the residence closer to conformance. Weinberger slated that it could. Weinberger stated the Applicants were attempting to maintain the best location for the house based on existing plumbing for the septic, well, and screening from County Road 6. Mabusth stated the garage is relatively new. with the bam being approximately 1 15 years. Mabusth stated the bam is in great shape. Mabusth recommended the Applicants be advised what the Code says about repair of a non-conforming structure. Mabusth noted this lot is a little over three acres, and inquired how many accessory structures would be allowed. Weinberger indicated they would be allow ed one. w ith the actual defined area of the lot being approximately 1.5 acres. Smith inquired whether the bam is currently being used. Swee/o stated it is. Smith inquired what the bam is being used for. .ec/o stated he has two cows. Hawn inquired w hether the life of one or more of the accessory buildings could be established, noting that this IS new construclton. Mabusth stated she did view this lot and in her view it would be difficult to ask the Applicant to remove the structures since they are in extremely good condition. Mabusth stated the bam does add a lot of character to the area. Smith inquired whether the residence was built to compliance originally. PAGE 4