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f I ‘ MINUTES OFTHE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 17,2000 separated at that point, but it would require a new subdivision application if you were to separate two combined lots. Weinberger stated the Applicant could consider the option of obtaining preliminary plat approval and e.xtending that approval every year. Graham stated they utilize the building currently for storage. Kluth noted City Code does not permit an aeeessory building to e.xist on a lot without a prineipal strueture. Graham noted ownership of both lots would not change. Graham suggested a period of time be given in whieh the shed has to be either removed or a prineipal structure constructed should ownership of the property change. Kluth inquired why the Applicants arc proceeding fonvard with the subdivision at tliis time if they do not plan to develop the propertv*. Graham stated they would prefer to have the property subdivided at this time sinee they arc able to subdivide the property under the e.xisting codes. Lindquist commented he has concerns with leaving the accessory building on the lot without a principal structure. Stoddard indicated requests are sometimes made to ilie Planning Commission to leave an e.xisting accessor)’ structure while construction is undergoing but not for an unspecified period of time. Smith suggested a period of 18 months be given to allow for the lot to be developed, and if the lot is not developed within that period of time, the shed be relocated elsewhere, Graham stated the use of the property will not change at all until the lot is sold. Stoddard stated Lot 1 needs to conform with the existing City Codes. Graham suggested a condition be placed on the subdivision that upon sale of the lot, the lot must be developed within a certain period of time. Smith inquired whether the City has allowed an aeeessory structure to remain on a lot without a PAGE 14