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planning C0IV1IV1ISSI0N MINUTES CITY OF ORONO NOVEMBER 15, 1993 jSiSfid Gary DeSantis/Sailors World . . 1955 Shoreline Drive - Variances - continuation of Public Hearing Buiidinq and Zoning Administrator Jeanne Mabusth gave the staff report. Gary DeSantis, the applicant, was present and explained tne lack of storage space was a hardship ana he requested the Planning Commiss.cn to approve his request. He stated the DNR was concerned about locating the proposed storage module as tar away from the water as nossible He stated he was willing tc provide landscaping and screening to buffer the module ?ror^ me v^w fmm the roadway. He stated that Ceil Strauss of the DNR had said she would send a letter to the Plannino Commission stating that the proposed location was acceptable. Mr DeSantis discussed the exterior appearance of the building and exola.neo wny it was not feasible to make an addition onto the existing builcmg because of the existing winoow ana door placement. Commissioner Nolan inquired how much the setback variance would be if the mociuie wer^ placed as shown on the plans and Ms. Mabusth responoed that it would requite a -0 setback variance. Mr. DeSantis stated that the position of the module ^ was the position selected by the DNR. He noted that it could be moved ir the Planning Commission preforred 3 diffGrent loc3tion. Chairman Schroeder stated he was sympathetic to the applicant's supportive of the proposed location. Commissioner Peterson inquired ™.® movable, and Mr. DeSantis responded that it could be moved frorn one it were placed directly on the asphalt and not on a foundation. Ms. Mabus. n^saniis that the structure was designed to blend in with the principal structure. Mr. Debantis reviewed the proposed landscaping to screen the storage module. Commissioner Nolan inquired about the trash enclosure and whether the or the ^ occupied by a walkway was necessary, and Mr. DeSantis responded -'^'^^^tively^ Discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of constructing an addition onto he ^>^'st building. Mr. DeSantis explained why this was not practicable because of the plac.m windows and doors in the principal structure. Commissioner Lindquist moved, Peterson seconded,._t;o °i:i,:;c:lv setback to allow a storaoe module to be pla ced on Space without a oyn on the asphalt, subject to the following stipulations: 1, The applicant provide a landscape plan for staff review and approval for screening o' the proposed storage module. 2. The doors of the storage module face away from the street. Commissioners Schroeder, Nolan, Peterson, and Lindquist voted aye . Motion ca