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I MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19,2000 (#2595 SHARON TAPANI, CONTINUED) The Certificate of Mailing and Affidavit of Publication were noted. Bottenberg stated the Applicant has filed an conditional use permit application to allow plumbing in an accessory building. The 10' x 20' accessory building will be us^ as a “pool house" and will be located next to the pool for the storage of pool equipment. The accessory building will include a bath/changing room with sink, toilet and shower. The Applicant has been issued a building permit to begin construction on this project since the proposed building does meet all setback requirements. Bottenberg stated the Planning Commission will need to make a finding on whether the proposed use for the accessory structure with plumbing will not be detrimental to the residential character of the neighborhood and find that the plumbing fixtures proposed are in keeping with the intended use of the accessory building. Bottenberg noted the accessory building is conforming in location, size and height, and the property is 2.153 acres in size, which exceeds the acreage requirements for that district. The property owner agrees to file a covenant in the title of the property providing that the accessory building will not be used for a home occupation unless specifically approved by City or if allowed by City Code; that the accessory building will not be used as a dwelling unless a guest house CUP is obtained; and that the accessoiy building will not be rented, leased or otherwise provided for use as dwelling under any circumstances. Erotas indicated he has read the Planning Report and does not have an>1hing to add. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the application met the five criteria outlined in the Planning Report. Hawn inquired whether the Applicant was agreeable to the filing of a covenant on the property* restricting the use. Erotas stated the Applicant is agreeable to the covenant, noting that the use of the pool is very* limited. Gaffron indicated a form will be provided to the Applicant to fill out relating to the covenant. There were no public comments regarding this application. Hawn moved. Smith seconded, to recommend approval of Application #2595, Sharon Tapani, 781 Ferndale Road North, and grant a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Plumbing in an Accessory Building Adjacent to the Pool, subject to the property owner filing certain covenants on the title to the property. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PAGE 4 1