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ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 1998 <br />(Zoning Amendment, continued) <br />Gaffron stated the concern with allowing plumbing in accessory buildings is the potential <br />for that building to become a dwelling/rental unit, and perhaps definition of what constitutes a <br />dwelling unit should be addressed to help resolve Staffs concerns. Building inspectors have <br />suggested that the adding of a sink and toilet in an accessory building may not necessarily result <br />in a dwelling potential, but adding of a tub or shower along with a toilet and sink can lead to <br />separate dwelling potential_ <br />Chair Smith inquired whether requests of this type were becoming more common. <br />Gaffron replied the City has been dealing with these requests for the past ten years and anticipates <br />it will continue in the future. <br />Van Zomeren suggested the number of accessory structures with plumbing on the property be <br />limited. <br />Lindquist recommended limiting it to one accessory building with plumbing <br />Gaffron stated if the buildings are connected by an enclosed walkway, according to the building <br />inspector they are considered one structure. <br />McMillan inquired whether the property owners are subject to sewer assessment for the additional <br />plumbing. <br />Gaffron suggested leaving sewer assessment out of this ordinance, but traditionally the property <br />owner is assessed a sewer unit for a guest house. <br />Stoddard stated the Planning Commission should get some guidance from the City Council on how <br />SAC units should be assessed_ <br />Gaffron suggested the matter be tabled to allow the Planning Commission more time to review the <br />proposed zoning code amendment. <br />Hawn suggested Staff define how much abuse of the zoning code needs to be demonstrated before <br />the conditional use permit can be discontinued. <br />Van Zomeren remarked it would be hard to define all the variables and different scenarios. <br />Gaffron noted conditional use permits traditionally go along with the property. <br />Chair Smith suggested the Planning Commission hold a joint session with the City Council to <br />discuss this matter further. <br />Lindquist stated Daniel Kluth is welcome to attend the workshop dealing with the proposed <br />zoning code amendment. <br />Gaffron noted the public hearing dealing with this zoning amendment will be continued to a <br />work session with the Planning Commission. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS <br />Page 16 <br />