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c.In subdivision approval, the setback required for the oversize accessory structure as defined <br />herein shall remain. <br />Such covenant shall be binding on current and future property ownere and shall be filed in the chain <br />of title of the property. <br />Horse Bams <br />Horses are a permitted accessory use in the RR-1A district. The minimum setback for a private bam <br />from any lot line is 75'. The minimum setback from adjacent residences is 150'. The bam location <br />meets standards required for special setback regulations that apply to private bams and stables. <br />Property Background <br />The property was part of the recent 6 lot plat of Kokesh Farm. This lot is a record lot meeting <br />minimum lot size and lot area requirements for the zoning district. Earlier this month the City of <br />Orono issued a demolition permit and the old non-conforming house and garage were removed. The <br />house was non-conforming because it was located within the 100' front yard setback. <br />A 50' pasture easement is located over the south 50 ’ of this property. The easement was recorded <br />by the developer of Kokesh Farm and is for pasture use by the propery owner to the south. The <br />proposed development does not impact the 50' easement. <br />Zoning/Septic Review <br />Front yard setback <br />yard setback <br />Side yard setback (south) <br />Side yard setback (north) <br />+ 400 ’ <br />125' <br />+200 ’ <br />98 ’ <br />The new house meets all required setbacks. The house was located to take advantage of existing <br />topography for a walkout and to locate the building a greater distance from the street. <br />New soil testing and septic design has been submitted by the property owTier and approved by the <br />City On-Site Systems Manager. The final septic design is for a 4 bedroom house but could be <br />expanded to a 5 bedroom if needed. <br />Staff Rccom mendation <br />Staff recommends approval of the variance to permit the oversized accessory building to remain on <br />the property based on the existing building location, the best building site on the lot is located behind <br />the bam, and it allows for a walkout at the highest lot elevation. <br />«0l-2734Mwtic Newton <br />$05 Orchwd Pwfc Ro«l <br />PH<2of3