09-18-2023 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION September 18,2023 6:00 o'clock p.m. Revis Stephanson, 3760 Watertown Rd,the applicant,talked about the land trust that limits where buildings can be located. He said he intends to farm on the property. It will be a working farm with tractors,horses and other items.For that reason,the barn is proposed as a two-story barn and it takes a lot of room. He is also limited by a stand of mature trees.This is the logical location for the barn. The address of the property is Watertown Road and the property presents on Watertown Road. Chair Bollis opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. There were no public comments. Chair Bollis closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Kirchner said this appears to be the most reasonable way to access the property and respects the limitations of the land trust. Bollis pointed out the address of the house is Watertown Road and if they went by that it would be conforming. It's a technicality because the frontage on Stubbs Bay Road is shorter. The concern about visibility doesn't apply here. Kirchner moved,Libby seconded,to approve LA23-000052,3760Watertown Road,Variance. VOTE: Ayes: 6,Nays 0. OTHER BUSINESS—Update on recent City Council Meetings Community Development Director Oakden updated the Commissioners on recent City Council meetings. Planning Commission items where staff and the Planning Commission were in agreement were approved on the consent agenda. One item at 7431 North Shore was discussed and the City Council made a modification so that resolution will be drafted and come back to the next Council agenda. ADJOURNMENT Libby moved, Schultze seconded,to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting.VOTE: Ayes 6, Nays 0. The Orono Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. ATTEST: Christop er Bollis, Chair Page 7 of 7