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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 17,2000 (#2600 BRIAN KERBER, Continued) City Code states that the maximum size of an oversized acccssoiy structure is 2,000 square feet, with a variance being needed for the additional 400 square feet. The proposed building will be located in an area near the two-stall detached garage. The Applicant is proposing to relocate the detached garage slightly between the pole bam and County Road 6. This would require a variance since the garage would be located within the setback. Relocation of the driveway to County Road 6 would not be feasible due to the number of mature trees and the existing access to the property would not change. Weinberger stated the Applicant has indicated the larger building would accommodate more storage and allow him to house a workshop within the building. The Applicant would also like to store his vehicle and trailer utilized in his occupation within this structure. Reducing the size of the pole bam to 2,000 square feet would allow the Applicant to build the structure without the need for a variance. Relocation of the structure to another spot on the property is not possible without replacing the septic system. The existing system has been found to be non-compliaiU due to the three foot separation to the water table but docs not need to be replaced until the year 2010. Staff has found the location of the septic tanks and drainficld docs restrict the Applicant from constructing this pole bam behind the house. Further, the property drops off and is considered to be low land south of the drainficld, with water table and drainage issues. Location of the pole bam in this location w ould also require extensive regrading and construction of a vciy long driveway to the rear of the property. Weinberger stated in order for a variance to be granted, a hardship must be demonstrated. The hardship appears to be the propert)’ owners need for additional storage space, which is really not a hardship inherent to the land. Staff has concerns regarding the possible precedent that may be established by approving an oversized accessory building greater than what is permitted by the ordinance. City Staff recommends approval of the variance to allow relocation of the two-stall garage as proposed on the site plan, w hich would allow for the building of the pole bam in this location. The structure will need to meet the 26’ setback from the wetland. The hardship is the location of the septic tanks and drain field restrict construction of the pole bam anyw here else other than in the location of the existing garage. City’ Staff is recommending denial of the variance to permit the 2,400 square foot oversized accessory building since a hardship inherent to the land has not been demonstrated and a dangerous precedent may be set. Kerber indicated he has no comments at this time. There were no public comments regarding this application. Smith inquired whether it would be possible to move the two-stall garage further back without encroaching into the wetland setback. Kerber indicated the garage could possibly be relocated another 10 to 12 feet further baek. PACE 13