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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION ^ORK SESSION MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 15,1997 (#5 Horn* Occupation, Continued) Van Zomeren cited an example of a home occupation license It includes a compliance deadline, hours of operation, number of clients, and shipment and delivery. A use can be lawful non- conforming until such date and then become unlawful non-conforming Schroeder noted the need to have "teeth" in the ordinance. Schroeder asked how many complaints are received on home occupations Gaffron said he receives a few a year but gets many calls on starting businesses. Schroeder noted many businesses are started without licensing Van Zomeren said many business owners do not know they must license their business. (#6) 1998 APPLICATION FORMS The tracking sheet is included in this information Van Zomeren said information packets will be mailed on Wednesdays in the future She indicated that the legal notice drives everything from a staff standpoint. Schroeder voiced approval with the need for applicants to provide all necessary information by a particular date for review to occur. The 60 day time frame begins from the date of filing Smith sakJ the time frame assumes all information is provided. Gaffron questioned whether the waiver takes away from the right of an applicant to receive a conclusion to their application within the 60 time frame. Van Zomeren said no, the applicant was only being put on notice It does not refer to a waiver. Van Zomeren emphasized that the applicant risks submitting applications on the deadline date as all information must be complete. Van Zomeren said the survey submittal needs to be reviewed. Hawn askeo if the $150 renewal is per variance or total. Gaffron said he would need to review it but it probably is $150 total. Smith suggested an introduction letter be included She asked to see the final form and suggested color coding the application Gaffron said the statement shows what is needed. Smith said lines should be provided. Pages 10, 11. and 12 were satisfactory to the Commission Smith suggested giving definitions and examples of hardships Schroeder did not believe giving examples would help McMillan suggested applicants speak with staff about any questions they may have regarding h-^rdship Gaffron indicated that staff writes the majority of the hardships. Hawn asked how the applicant is to determine who to contact for hardcover calculations and survey. Gaffron said they are informed to contact a surveyor He noted the difficulty in providing accurate information. Hawn suggested a work sheet be included.