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r Zoning File #1910 March 17, 1994 Pace 2 of 3 Description of Request The application involves a request by the Orono School District to install a storage structure in the northeast comer ol the property at 2,064 s.f. in area. The structure is proposed 15’ from the north lot line. The code requires a 50’ setback for all structures on school property. A combination bleacher/storage structure is located along the east side of the property to the immediate west of the elementarv- and high school structures and will be kxrated 485 ’ from the nearest lot line. The storage strucmre will be approximately 372.5 s.f. and the bleacher area 270 s.f. The subject property consists of 1004- acres. The oversized storage shed at 2,064 s.f. (allowed 3,000 s.f.) meets the standards of the oversized accessor>' structure ordinance. Review Exhibit J. The storage structure is shown at 15' 6" total height. The strucmre will be used for the storage of various field/sport activities. Review Exhibit G, note tlixxi lights are shown along the front" side of the strucmre. We should receive confinnation as to how structure is to be placed on site (what side is front, west or east elevation). The flood lights must be shielded downward so as not to extend illumination beyond lot line of school into adjacent residential neichborhood. Review Exhibit M. note existing residence strucmre is approximately 2(X)’4- 'W' from the shared lot line. Members may inspect the property from Jamestown Road. Note the line of trees along the northern bounda^ of the storage structure. It is not clear from a road inspection whether the trees are located on the school property or the residential parcel. This line of plantings will provide screening from the 15’4- overs’zed accessory strucmre. The plan information notes strucmre will have w'ood trim, steel siding and asphalt roof shingles. The tennis/storage strucmre will be 13’ high at railing height. The storage strucmre will be constructed of concrete walls with wood roof. Exterior walls shall be designed as retaining walls. Allan Block retaining walls will extend along the sides of the bleacher. It is not clear as to what materials will be used in the construction of the bleachers. Applicant will provide this information at your meeting. Note the strucmre is adjacent to a Natural Environment lake along the west side of the property. All struemres easily meet the 150’ setback from the shoreline of the lake. The property consists of over 1004- acres in area. The original application information did not include a hardcover inventory. Applicant has been asked to provide this information to complete the application requirements for both zoning and building permits.