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1 MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 15, 1995 (#1 - #2020 James Bruce - Continued) Mark Randow, a member of the church located to the no'th and east of the property, said the church is surrounded by the property under discussion. The church has an outdoor chapel and its use would be overshadowed by any building done on the weekends. Randow said the church h:^ oeen long standing and would like to see building construction curtailed on the weekends as well as around-the-clock type construction Concern was also voiced on the increased drainaged from the property noting the drainage easement on the east ade Peterson noted a concern also for any new property owners because of the outdoor weddings being conducted Randow noted a need for screenirtg or landscaping as a barrier between the properties Sue Nelson recalled past problems with their septic system prior to hook-up to sewer noting the need for these future lots to be connected to sewer. Peterson said he had no problems with the vacation of the easement within Staff recommendations but was concerned now having learned cf the existing covenant. Peterson felt it would be necessary to table this issue until the matter of amending the covenants is resolved. The sketch review noted that the property is subdividabie, and if the civision falls within covenant rules, would be subdivided Other issues of sewer and drainage will be addressed as part of the normal subdivision review. Lindquist agreed with this summation and the need to table the application. Applicant Bruce reported that the seller informed him that the covenant has been amended in the same fashion before, and there is an amendment process within the covenant, which the owner is now undertaking for this application Bruce asked the Planning Commission for an indication of approval, subject to the covenant amendment, and an idea of the time frame. Peterson said the missing information could result in stopping this process but does show good improvements made from last meeting. Smith asked for clarification on the use of the existing unit on lot 2. Mabusth responded that the application is similar to the recent Kipler/Sargent application, where a covenant was executed to limit future use of an independent accessory structure as a guesthouse. The structure would have to be connected to sewer to serve a bathroom, but it was noted that no kitchen would be allowed. Peterson moved, Lindquist seconded, to table Application #2020 until more information is received on the existing covenants and their effect on the application. Ayes 5, Nays 0.