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Ted Wolf Septembers, 1998 Page 2 of 2 To proceed with the lot line rearrangement, I need resolution of the bam issue to determine if the setbacks are met. The barn's roof needs to be replaced if it is going to be kept for use. If it will be used as a bam, a 75' setback is required from the new lot line. The ability to obtain a conditional use permit in the future to keep a horse is not dependent on having a bam. If the bam will be used for storage as an accessory structure, the new lot line needs to be 50' from the re'ir wall of the stmcture. It is important to know that the Planning Commission and City Council don't generally approve variances for setbacks when lot lines are being rearranged. The factors to consider are: 1. The stmcture is existing but needs a new roof to be sound. 2. The stmcture is legally non-conforming as to the required setback from the north property line. 3. Keeping a horse requires a conditional use permit, 3 acres minimum lot size with 2 acres for pasture, not to include the septic sites. 4. Staff would defer to a horse expert on whether the site was appropriate for a horse. 5. A bam is not required by ordinance to keep a horse. I cannot anticipate whether the City Planning Commission and City Council would favorably approve a conditional use permit for a horse in the future. As Orono has grown, the keeping of horses and complaints that I have received for adjacent neighbors of other properties have noticeably increased. That is one of the reasons why staff relies on a horse expert to objectively review the property without influence from neighbors. I would appreciate knowing what your decision is on the bam before September 1 1th so that I can process the staff report in a timely manner. Please call me at 473-7357 when you have reached a decision. Sincerely, Liz Van Zomeren City Planner/Zoning Administrator LVZ/jlg cc: Tom Carlson, faxed to 371-3207 Mike Hilbelink, faxed to 476-5333