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